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H036 Chemical / health

Chlorine dioxide (ClO₂) gas exposure during odour bomb treatment — toxic by inhalation, WES TWA 0.1 ppm

Interior detailing — odour treatment

Inherent risk

10

L 2 × C 5 · High

Residual risk

5

L 1 × C 5 · Moderate

Existing controls

Vehicle locked + door warning sign affixed before treatment commences; operator never inside during treatment; treatment outdoors / open-bay only

Additional controls

JSA 11 ClO₂ Odour Bomb procedure (covers Method A aerator + Method B static); Poster_OD_DoNotEnter_ClO2 door sign; SOP-OD-001 parent procedure; respirator fit-testing required (annual, AS/NZS 1715); half-face respirator with gas/P2 cartridges for any handling or post-treatment re-entry; 2 hr ventilation before re-entry; toolbox talk Week 7

Ownership & review

Owner
Owner
Last review
April 2026
Next review
April 2027

Source: 02_Hazard_Risk_Register/Hazard_Risk_Register.xlsx.