COSSH Risk Assessment – Chemicals held within setting
All chemicals or potentially hazardous substances will be kept in locked cupboards at all times whilst not in use. COSSH data sheets kept on computer file.
Risk Key: H=High, M=Medium, L=Low
Date
Chemical/substance
Potential Hazards
Risk
Measures taken to reduce or eliminate risk
Risk
Review Date
18/09/13
Car pride black
Flammable, Irritant
H
L
18/10/13
Irritant to skin; redness
M
Eye contact – pain & redness
Ingestion
M
Inhalation – difficulty breathing,
irritation of throat
H
Harmful to environment &
aquatic life
Flammable, harmful
Dangerous to environment
M
Store in dry, ventilated area, restrict
access return to storage immediately,
ensure appropriate use.
Remove affected clothing, drench with
running water 10 min consult doctor
Bathe eye 10 min & consult doctor
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, wash out
mouth, give ½ litre of water to drink &
consult doctor immediately
Keep out of reach of children
Use in well ventilated space.
Remove casualty from exposure, consult
doctor
Dispose of safely – local refuse site
Use CO2 powder not water to put out fire.
Contain spillages with non combustible
materials such as sand or earth
Keep container tightly closed, use in well
ventilated area. Dispose of rags used.
Store in dry, ventilated area away from
sources of heat inc. Sunlight.
Should not be used for longer than 15
minutes. If over exposed to fumes give
fresh air or administer first aid, consult
doctor
Wear gloves to protect skin, wash hands
after use with soap & water.
Wear goggles if splashes are likely to
M/L
B&Q white spirit
Inhalation
Skin contact
Eye contact
H
Ingestion
B&Q brush cleaner
B&Q paint & varnish remover
Flammable liquid & vapour
H
Inhalation
H
Ingestion - poison
H
Skin/eye contact
M
Harmful to environment
H
Inhalation - harmful
Ingestion Skin contact - irritant
Eye contact - irritant
H/M
Fire –can become flammable
during use. Toxic, corrosive,
explosive fumes may develop
B&Q matt emulsion
Dangerous to environment
Inhalation - harmful
M
Skin contact - irritant
M
Eye contact - irritant
M
occur. If contact with eyes wash for ten
min & consult a doctor
Seek immediate medical help DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING
Keep out of reach of children
Store in locked dry, ventilated area away
from heat sources including sun light
Use in well ventilated area and keep
container tightly sealed
Consult immediate help from poison
centre, can be fatal. Wash hands
thoroughly after use
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING
Remove contaminate clothing and wash
skin with water, consult doctor.
Use gloves & goggles to prevent contact.
Toxic to aquatic life, avoid release to
environment. Dispose of in hazardous
waste container at collection point
M/L
Use in well ventilated area
M/L
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING seek medical
help immediately
Wear gloves & eye protection
Keep out of reach of children
Keep away from all sources of fire or heat
Can be extinguished using water, foam,
CO2, sand, dry chemicals
Store in cool dry well ventilated space
Do not dispose of into water courses use
hazardous waste collection point
Move to fresh air seek medical assistance
L
if symptoms persist.
Wash off immediately with soap and water
if skin irritation persists consult doctor.
Wear gloves
Rinse thoroughly consult doctor if
Ingestion - harmful
B&Q quick dry wood-stain
M
H/M
Inhalation
Contact with eyes
Contact with skin
Ingestion
Fire
Environmental
Ronseal diamond hard floor varnish
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin contact
Eye contact
Fire
H/M
symptoms persist
Store in locked cupboard
Give plenty of water seek medical help if
necessary
Store with container well sealed in dry
ventilated conditions. Use in well
ventilated space.
Keep out of reach of children
Use in well ventilated space
Give fresh air or first aid
Wash with water & seek medical advice
Wash with plenty of water
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, rinse mouth
with water and seek medical help
immediately
Creates dense black smoke, extinguish
with alcohol resistant foam, CO2, powders
or water spray
Do not allow to contaminate water
courses dispose of responsibly at waste
contamination collection point
Give fresh air or respiratory first aid if not
breathing. Use in well ventilated area.
Wash out mouth DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING, seek medical assistance
immediately
Remove contaminated clothing wash with
water soap or skin cleanser, seek medical
advice if neccessary
Rinse with water 10 min, seek medical
advice if necessary
Produces dense black smoke cool
containers with water spray.
May create flammable or explosive
vapours in air – prevent by using in well
ventilated space & storage in dry
M/L
M/L
Environmental
Halfords 10w40 diesel synthetic oil
Skin contact - irritation
M/L
Eye contact – Irritation, redness
H
Ingestion
Fire
Environmental
WD40 aerosol spray
Home fire premium paraffin
Fire
H
Inhalation – irritant
Skin contact – irritant
H/M
Eye contact - irritant
M
Ingestion
H
Environmental
Ingestion
H
ventilated area away from direct sun or
heat or ignition with container tightly
sealed
Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or
watercourses, dispose of responsibly at
hazardous waste collection point
Wash immediately with soap & water
Wear gloves
Bathe eye with running water 15 minutes
Can cause serious eye damage take care
during use, wear goggles
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING consult doctor
Combustion emits toxic fumes
Extinguish with foam, chemical powder,
CO2. Store in cool, dry well ventilated area
with container tightly closed.
Dispose of responsibly not in water,
drains, sewage. Toxic to aquatic life. Clean
up with sand or earth.
Explosion (pressurised canister) extinguish
with CO2, foam, dry chemical. Store in
cool dry, ventilated area away from
heat/sunlight
Ensure clear airway, keep warm and rest.
If difficulty breathing seek urgent medical
help. Use gloves.
Remove affected clothing, wash with soap
and water seek medical advice if necessary
Irrigate 15 min, seek medical advice. DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITING seek medical
assistance immediately. If swallowed can
enter lungs and may cause chemical
pneumonia. Keep out of reach of children
Dispose of responsibly at refuse centre
Can be fatal if swallowed causes lung
damage. Give plenty of water to drink.
Keep out of reach of children, locked away
L
M/L
L
L
L
M/L
M
Skin & eyes – irritant
Tesco screen wash concentrate
Tesco wash & wax
Inhalation
M
Environment
H/M
Fire
H
Inhalation
H
Ingestion
H
Skin contact
H
Eye contact
H
Fire-flammable toxic & corrosive
gases
H
Inhalation
Ingestion
M/L
Skin Contact
Eye Contact
Environmental
Uni-bond no more cracks redi-mix
filler
Inhalation
Skin contact
Eye contact
M/L
Wash with soap & water remove affected
clothing, seek medical advice
Fresh air, seek medical attention if
necessary. Use in well ventilated space
Can cause irreversible damage to aquatic
life dispose of responsibly at hazardous
waste collection point
Flammable, vapours can become explosive
Store in dry well ventilated area away
from sources of ignition, other
combustible materials
Fresh air immediately, lung oedema can
develop for up to 24hrs, call ambulance.
Keep out of reach of children & use for
intended purpose only out of doors.
Rinse mouth & drink water DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING transport to hospital.
Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin
with soap and water. Continue flushing
with water during transport
Flush with water 15 min - hospital
Keep storage cupboard locked at all times
Store away from potential fire risks dry
ventilated area, away from heat, closed
secure original container
Medical attention if discomfort continues
Consult doctor
Keep out of reach of children in a locked
cupboard. Wash hands after use.
Remove clothing wash with soapy water
Flush with water 15minutes
Dispose of as hazardous waste at
collection point
Fresh air, ventilate area when in use
Change clothing & rinse with running
water and soap, use gloves.
Rinse with water immediately & seek
L
L
L
M/L
L
L
Ingestion
Environmental
Ecover pine toilet cleaner
Inhalation
Ingestion
M/L
Skin contact
Eye contact
Clean ‘n’ safe for small animals
Ingestion
Inhalation
Eye contact - irritant
Skin contact - irritant
Environmental
Naturally powered anti-bacterial
multi-surface spray
Ingestion
M/L
Inhalation –respiratory irritant
M/L
Eye contact - irritant
Skin contact – irritant
H
M/L
medical advice if necessary
Rinse mouth & throat, drink 1-2 glasses of
water seek medical advice if necessary
Store in original container, cool, dry
Do not dispose of into water, drains
Fresh air, use in ventilated space
Store out of reach of children (locked
cupboard). Wash out mouth DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING, drink 1-2 glasses of
water & seek medical attention.
Flush with water, wear gloves during use
Rinse for a long time under running water
(not considered a significant eye hazard
under normal use)
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING
Rinse mouth out, seek medical advice
Keep in locked cupboard away from
children
Rinse with sterile water for a few minutes
and seek medical advice
Remove contaminated clothing and wash
thoroughly with soap and water
May cause long-term adverse affects to
aquatic life, avoid contamination of water
systems.
May cause nausea & vomiting DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING seek medical advice if
symptoms persist
Store away from children in locked
cupboard
Fresh air and medical attention if
necessary
Rinse with water for 15 minutes, seek
medical attention if symptoms persist
Remove contaminated clothing, wash with
soap and water, seek medical advice if
necessary
L
L
L
M
L
Fire
H
Fairy liquid-washing up
Ingestion
Inhalation
Skin contact
Eye contact - irritant
L
Milton sterilising fluid
Handling
M
Eyes and skin – irritant
Inhalation
Ingestion
Environmental
Naturally powered concentrated bio
laundry powder
Inhalation
Ingestion
M
Releases irritant, toxic, obnoxious fumes,
store away from potential ignition in cool
dry, well ventilated space
Drink water to dilute product DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING may cause irritation
see doctor
May cause mild irritation of respiratory
system; rinse mouth, throat & nose if
asthmatic symptoms arise consult doctor
Prolonged exposure may cause irritation;
rinse with water consult doctor
Transient & superficial irritant
Rinse with water several minutes seek
medical advice if symptoms persist
Do not mix with anything other than
water, avoid contact with acids
Store away from heat in dry ventilated
area, can release chlorine, toxic gas.
Rinse/wash with water for 15min & seek
medical attention
In case of massive inhalation rinse mouth
& throat with water & take outdoors. Seek
medical advice if symptoms persist.
Rinse mouth with water DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING seek immediate medical
attention
Keep in locked cupboard away from
children
Do not discharge into sewers
Keep in cool, dry well ventilated, locked
cupboard away from children
Irritation to respiratory system give fresh
air if symptoms persist seek medical
attention
May cause nausea or vomiting DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING, if symptoms persist
seek medical attention
L
L
L
M/L
Eye contact – serious damage
Skin contact - irritant
(H)
Environmental
Waterproof adhesive wood glue
Inhalation
M
Ingestion
Skin contact - irritant
Eye contact
Craft planet PVA glue
Environmental - pollution
Eye contact – mild irritant
L
Ingestion
Reeves poster paint
Ingestion
M/L
Inhalation
Skin contact
Eye contact
Reeves acrylic paint
Ingestion
M/L
Wash with water for 15minutes if
symptoms persist seek medical attention
Remove contaminated clothing wash with
soap and water seek medical attention if
symptoms persist
Long-term adverse effects upon aquatic
life
Use in ventilated area, if over exposed
remove to fresh air, get medical attention.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING get medical
help immediately. Keep in locked
cupboard out of reach of children
Remove affected clothing, wash off with
soap & water seek medical attention if
irritation persists. Use gloves
Rinse immediately with water for 15min
seek medical attention.
Prevent entry to drains and water
Flush eyes 15 min seek medical attention if
irritation persists
Wash mouth out with water, drink 1-2
glasses of water, non toxic, however seek
medical attention if necessary
Keep out of reach of children.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, rinse mouth
give plenty of water to drink, seek medical
attention if discomfort continues
Fresh air, medical attention if discomfort
continues
Wash skin, seek medical attention if
irritation persists
Wash for 15 minutes seek medical
attention if irritation persists
For all of above monitor appropriate use
of product
Keep out of reach of children
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, rinse mouth,
L
L
L
L
Inhalation
Skin contact
Eye contact
Written by: Irene Cooper
Signature: IC
drink water & seek medical attention if
discomfort continues
Give fresh air immediately seek medical
attention if discomfort continues. Use in
ventilated area
Remove from contamination, seek medical
attention if irritation persists after washing
Rinse with water for 15 minutes seek
medical attention if discomfort continues