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Handling Facility Inspections We offer consulting services on preliminary document-based inspections
and on-site inspections of workplaces with hazardous chemical handling facilities.

Overview

In accordance with Article 24 of the Chemical Control Act (Arrangement, Installation and Management Standards of Handling Facilities), a workplace that has installed a hazardous chemical handling facility must undergo an installation inspection by an organization designated by the Ministry of Environment.

Category Inspection cycle
Initial periodic inspection (installation inspection) Workplace requiring a business permit Workplace requiring a business license
Periodic inspection Workplace not requiring a business permit 1 year
All workplaces (regardless the need of a business permit) 2 years

Our services

Preliminary written documentation and on-site diagnosis

Buildings
  • Foundation drawings (geotechnical investigation reports, tank structural plans, etc.)
  • Structure of the building (floor plan, elevation, etc.)
  • Building walls, fireproof structures, fire doors, berms, etc.
Accident/ prevention
  • Anti-fugitive device, container storage/heating system, etc.
  • Electrical equipment (explosion-proof selection standards, explosion-proof drawings, etc.), static elimination, lightning rods, etc.
  • Gas detection and alarm devices
  • Hazardous chemicals treatment, diffusion prevention system
  • Binding & scaffolding /lighting and ventilation system
Piping and valves
  • Piping materials, piping structure, etc.
  • Internal pressure test
  • Overpressure safety devices (safety valves and rupture plates)
  • Temperature rise prevention measures (pipe painting), etc
Damage reduction
  • Measures for equipment used for emission equipment (local exhaust), etc.
  • Fitting rooms, face wash facilities, etc.
Other standards
  • Hazardous chemical handling facility self-inspection logs, emergency manual, manager's report, management ledger, etc.
Inspection response and supplemental support
  • Attend and respond to inspections
  • Support in case of deficiencies

Workflow

Unlike the previous Hazardous Substances Control Act, the installation inspection under the Chemical Substances Control Act consists of a preliminary written inspection and an on-site inspection.
Chemtopia provides consulting for the preliminary written inspection data (data collection and review, binder creation) and on-site inspection.

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