Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health (COSHH) Policy
Policy Owner
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Approved By:
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee
Date Approved:
19/03/2013
Next Review Date:
09/06/2017
Version Number:
1.1
Applicable Statutory, Legal or
National Best Practice
Requirements
The Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Management of Health and Safety at Work
Regulations 1999
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
(COSHH) Regulations 2002 (as amended)
Equality Impact Assessment
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CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.
Purpose .................................................................................................................... 5
2.
Summary .................................................................................................................. 5
3.
Scope & Objective .................................................................................................... 5
4.
Definitions................................................................................................................. 6
4.1
Approved supply list ........................................................................................... 6
4.2
Biological agent .................................................................................................. 6
4.3
Carcinogen ......................................................................................................... 6
4.4
Cell culture ......................................................................................................... 6
4.5
CLP Regulations................................................................................................. 6
4.6
Control measure ................................................................................................. 7
4.7
Fumigation.......................................................................................................... 7
4.8
Group ................................................................................................................. 7
4.9
Health surveillance ............................................................................................. 7
4.10
Hazard............................................................................................................. 7
4.11
Inhalable dust .................................................................................................. 7
4.12
Micro-organism ............................................................................................... 7
4.13
Mutagen .......................................................................................................... 7
4.14
Preparation...................................................................................................... 8
4.15
Respirable dust ............................................................................................... 8
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Risk ................................................................................................................. 8
4.17
So far as reasonably practicable ..................................................................... 8
4.18
Substance ....................................................................................................... 8
4.19
Substance hazardous to health ....................................................................... 8
4.20
Workplace exposure limit ................................................................................ 9
5.
Principles .................................................................................................................. 9
6.
Responsibilities ...................................................................................................... 17
6.1
Deans of School / Directors / Senior Staff ........................................................ 17
6.2
Heads of Department, Services etc. or equivalent ........................................... 18
6.3
Estates and Facilities Department .................................................................... 19
6.4
Staff with Line Management Responsibilities ................................................... 19
6.5 Principal Investigators .......................................................................................... 20
6.6 Academic Staff ..................................................................................................... 20
6.7 Project Supervisors .............................................................................................. 20
6.8 Employees and Students ..................................................................................... 21
7 References ................................................................................................................. 22
8 Review ........................................................................................................................ 22
9 Ratification .................................................................................................................. 22
Appendix 1..................................................................................................................... 23
Other Substances and Processes to Which the Definition of “Carcinogen” Relates .. 23
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1.
Purpose
1.1
The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework for safety in the use of
substances hazardous to health.
2.
Summary
2.1
This policy provides an overview of the requirements of the Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH). Many of the terms used
within COSHH are defined to better explain their meaning.
2.2
Substances hazardous to health is a broad term which applies to many
substances such as chemicals, biological agents, etc.
2.3
All aspects of COSHH are explained as principles which are required to prevent,
minimise or control exposure to substances hazardous to health. These principles
follow a prescriptive approach, which when followed meet the requirements of the
COSHH regulations.
2.4
The general requirements of the Management of Health and Safety at Work
Regulations to provide emergency procedures for accidents and incidents are
also covered to mitigate against unnecessary exposure to substances hazardous
to health during spillages or releases.
3.
Scope & Objective
3.1
This policy applies to all activities and work places under the control of the
University of Bradford which involve substances within the general definition of
substances hazardous to health and specifically those with special risks such as
carcinogens, mutagens, biological agents, respiratory sensitisers and
nanomaterials
3.2
This policy does not apply where specific regulations apply, such as: the Control
of Lead at Work Regulations, Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations, Ionising
Radiation Regulations and Dangerous Substances Explosive Atmospheres
Regulations (DSEAR)or solely because the substance is at a high or low
temperature or high pressure.
3.3
It should be noted that COSHH only applies to substances which are hazardous
to health. Substances which are capable of producing effects on health as a
result of their explosive or flammable properties (an explosion may easily injure a
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person) are not covered by COSHH. Such substances are subject to the
requirements of DSEAR.
3.4
Approved classification of a biological agent means the classification of that agent
approved by the Health and safety Commission.
4.
Definitions
4.1
Approved supply list
This has now been replaced by Table 3.1/3.2 of Annex VI of the CLP regulations.
This gives official classifications of listed substances
4.2
Biological agent
Is any micro-organism, cell culture, or human endoparasite, whether or not
genetically modified, which may cause infection, allergy, toxicity or otherwise
create a hazard to human health.
4.3
Carcinogen
Means:
1) any substance or preparation which is classified as carcinogenic (category 1
or 2) under CHiP regulations
OR
Any substance or preparation which is classified as carcinogenic (category
1A, 1B or 2 Under CLP regulations.
2) any substance or preparation listed in appendix 1.
3) any substance arising from a process specified in appendix 1 which is a
substance hazardous to health.
4.4
Cell culture
Means the in-vitro growth of cells derived from multicellular organisms.
4.5
CLP Regulations
European Regulation N° 1272/2008 Classification, Labelling and Packaging of
Substances and Mixtures. This is being phased in replacing CHiP regulations.
Phased implementation from 2009-2015
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Control measure
A measure taken to reduce exposure to a substance hazardous to health
(including the provision of systems of work and supervision, the cleaning of
workplaces, plant and equipment, the provision and use of engineering and
personal protective equipment.
4.7
Fumigation
An operation in which a substance is released into the atmosphere so as to form
a gas to control or kill pests or other undesirable organisms and “fumigate” and
“fumigant” shall be construed accordingly.
4.8
Group
In relation to a biological agent means one of the four hazard groups to which that
agent is assigned.
4.9
Health surveillance
The assessment of the state of health as an employee, as related to exposure to
substances hazardous to health, and includes biological monitoring.
4.10
Hazard
In relation to a substance means the intrinsic property of that substance which
has the potential to cause harm to the health of a person.
4.11
Inhalable dust
Airborne material which is capable of entering the nose and mouth during
breathing.
4.12
Micro-organism
This refers to a microbiological entity, cellular or non-cellular, which is capable of
replication or of transferring genetic material.
4.13
Mutagen
A substance or preparation which is classified as mutagenic (category 1 or 2)
under CHiP Regulations.
OR
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A substance or preparation which is classified as mutagenic (category 1A or 1B of the
CLP Regulations
4.14
Preparation
This means a mixture or solution of two or more substances.
4.15
Respirable dust
Is airborne material which is capable of penetrating to the gas exchange region of
the lung.
4.16
Risk
In relation to the exposure to an employee to a substance hazardous to health
means the likelihood that the potential for harm to a person will be attained under
the conditions of use and exposure and also the extent of that harm.
4.17
So far as reasonably practicable
Has been interpreted by the courts as allowing economic considerations to be
taken into account as one factor with time or trouble to be set against the risk. It is
reasonably practicable to take measures up to the point where taking further
measures becomes grossly disproportionate to any residual risk. The greater the
risk, the more likely it is that it is reasonable to go to substantial expense, trouble
and invention to reduce it. However if the risk is small, it would not be considered
reasonable to go to great expense.
4.18
Substance
Any natural or artificial substance whether in solid or liquid form or in the form of a
gas or vapour (including micro-organisms).
4.19
Substance hazardous to health
This means any substance or preparation which is:
1) very toxic, toxic, harmful, corrosive or irritant. (CHiP Regulations)
2) has the following pictograms (CLP Regulations)
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3) a substance which has an approved workplace exposure limit.
4) a biological agent.
5) dust of any kind, except dust listed in 1) or 2) above, when present at a
concentration in air equal to or greater than :

10 mg/m3, as a time weighted average over an 8 hour period, of inhalable
dust.

4mg/m3, as a time weighted average over an 8 hour period, of respirable
dust.
6) a substance not falling within 1) to 5) above which because of its chemical or
toxicological properties and the way it is used or is present at the workplace
creates a risk to health.
4.20
Workplace exposure limit
The approved exposure limit for that substance hazardous to health in relation to
the specified reference period and calculated by an approved method, as
contained in HSE publication EH40, Workplace Exposure Limits, as updated from
time to time.
4.21
Nanomaterial
Defined by the European Commission (EC, 2011): a natural, incidental or
manufactured material containing particles , in an unbound state or as an
aggregate or agglomerate and where , for 50% or more of the particles in the
number size distribution, one or more external dimensions is in the size range
1nm – 100nm. In specific cases and where warranted by concerns for the
environment, health, safety or competitiveness, the number size distribution
threshold of 50% may be replaced by a threshold between 1% and 50%. By
derogation Fullerenes, Graphene Flakes and single wall Carbon Nanotubes with
one or more external dimensions below 1nm should be classed as nanomaterials.
5.
Principles
The following principles shall be implemented for activities involving substances
hazardous to health:
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5.1
No work involving substances hazardous to health shall be undertaken until a
suitable and sufficient assessment of the risk created by that work to the
employees and others who may be present has been completed and recorded.
Where steps are needed to meet the requirements of the COSHH regulations
these must also be implemented.
5.2
The risk assessment shall consider:
a) the hazardous properties of the substance.
b) Information on health effects provided by the supplier, including information
contained in any relevant safety data sheet.
c) The level, type and duration of exposure.
d) The circumstances of the work, including the amount of the substance
involved.
e) Activities such as maintenance, where there is the potential for a high level of
exposure.
f) Any relevant workplace limit or similar occupational exposure limit.
g) The effect of preventative and control measures which have been or will be
taken to control exposure.
h) The results of relevant health surveillance.
i) The results of workplace exposure monitoring where monitoring is deemed
necessary.
j) In circumstances where the work involves exposure to more than one
substance hazardous to health, the risk presented by exposure to a
combination of those substances. Consideration shall be given to the possible
enhanced harmful effects of combined or sequential exposures.
k) The approved classification of any biological agent.
l) Additional information which may be required to complete the risk
assessment.
5.3
Risk assessments will be reviewed where it is suspected that the assessment is
no longer valid or there has been a significant change in the activity or results
from workplace monitoring identify that it is necessary.
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5.4
A record of the risk assessment and any review of the assessment shall be kept
for at least 10 years from the date of the cessation of the activity.
5.5
Exposure to substances hazardous to health shall either be prevented, or where
this is not reasonably practicable, adequately controlled. Control shall be
achieved by applying protection measures appropriate to the activity and
consistent with the risk assessment, including in order of priority:
a) The design and use of appropriate work processes, systems and engineering
controls and the provision and use of suitable work equipment and materials.
b) Control of exposure at source, including adequate ventilation systems and
appropriate organisational measures.
c) Where adequate control of exposure cannot be achieved by other means, the
provision of suitable personal protective equipment in addition to the
measures required in a) and b). Personal protective equipment shall include
equipment such as laboratory coats, safety spectacles, gloves, etc which
protects the respiratory system, skin, eyes, etc. The type and level of
protection shall be decided through the risk assessment process.
Measures shall include:
a) Arrangements for the safe handling, storage and transport of substances
hazardous to health, and of waste containing such substances, at the
workplace.
b) Adoption of suitable maintenance procedures.
c) Reducing, to the minimum required for the work concerned:
i)
Number of employees and students subject to the exposure.
ii)
Level and duration of exposure.
iii)
Quantity of substances hazardous to health present at the
workplace.
d) Control of the working environment, including appropriate general ventilation.
e) Appropriate hygiene measures including adequate washing facilities.
f) Prohibition of eating, drinking and smoking in areas which may be
contaminated by substances hazardous to health.
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5.6
Where it is not reasonably practicable to prevent exposure to a carcinogen or
mutagen by using an alternative substance or process, the following measures
shall be followed in addition to those listed above:
1) Totally enclosing the process and handling systems unless this is not
reasonably practicable.
2) Prohibition of eating, drinking and smoking in areas which may be
contaminated by carcinogens or mutagens.
3) Cleaning floors, walls and other surfaces at regular intervals and whenever
necessary.
4) Designation of those areas and installations which may be contaminated by
carcinogens or mutagens and the use of suitable and sufficient warning signs.
5) Storing, handling and disposing of carcinogens or mutagens safely, including
using closed and clearly labelled containers.
5.7
Where it is not reasonably practicable to prevent exposure to a biological agent,
the following measures shall be applied in addition to the general measures
above:
a)
Suitable and sufficient signs shall be displayed, including the biohazard
sign.
b)
Specification of appropriate decontamination and disinfection procedures.
c)
Providing means for the safe collection, storage and disposal of
contaminated waste, including the use of secure and identifiable
containers, after suitable treatment where appropriate.
d)
Testing, where necessary and technically possible, for the presence,
outside the primary physical confinement, of biological agents used at
work.
e)
Specification of procedures for working with, and transporting at the
workplace, a biological agent or material that may contain an agent.
f)
Where appropriate, making available effective vaccines for those
employees who are not already immune to the biological agent (e.g.
hepatitis B) to which they are exposed or are liable to be exposed.
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g)
5.8
Providing hygiene measures compatible with the aim of preventing or
reducing the accidental transfer or release of a biological agent from the
workplace, including :
i)
The provision of appropriate and adequate washing and toilet
facilities, and
ii)
Where appropriate, the prohibition of eating, drinking, smoking and
the application of cosmetics in working areas where there is a risk of
contamination by biological agents.
Where there is exposure to a substance hazardous to health, control of that
exposure shall only be treated as being adequate if:
a)
The principles of good practice for the control of exposure to substances
are followed.
b)
any workplace exposure limit for the substance is not exceeded; and
c)
for a substance:
i)
which carries a risk phrase R45, R46 or R49 under CHiP, a
carcinogen category 1A, 1B or 2 mutagen category 1A, 1B under
CLP or for a substance or process listed in appendix 1
or
ii)
5.9
5.10
which carries the risk phrase R42 or R42/43 under CHiP,
Respiratory sensor category 1 or Skin sensitiser category 1 under
CLP or is listed as a asthmagen, or any other substance which the
risk assessment has shown to be a potential cause of occupational
asthma, exposure is reduced to as low a level as reasonably
practicable.
Personal protective equipment provided shall be suitable for the purpose and
shall :
a)
Comply with the personal protective equipment regulations.
b)
Have effect in relation to work with biological agents.
Reasonable steps shall be taken to ensure that any control measure, personal
protective equipment, other thing or facility is properly used or applied.
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5.11
Control measures provided to minimise exposure to substances hazardous to
health will be maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in
good repair, and in the case of personal protective equipment, in a clean
condition.
5.12
Control measures which rely on systems of work and supervision shall be
reviewed at suitable periods and revised if necessary.
5.13
Engineering controls shall be thoroughly examined and tested either:
1) In the case of local exhaust ventilation, at least every 14 months.
2) In any other case, at suitable intervals.
The results of the examination, tests and repairs of this equipment shall be recorded
and retained for a period of at least 5 years.
5.14
Personal protective equipment, including protective clothing shall be :
a)
Properly stored in a well defined place.
b)
checked at suitable intervals, and
c)
Repaired or replaced before further use if discovered to be defective.
5.15
Personal protective equipment which may be contaminated by a substance
hazardous to health shall be removed on leaving the work area and kept apart
from uncontaminated clothing and equipment. This equipment shall be
subsequently decontaminated and cleaned or, if necessary destroyed.
5.16
Exposure monitoring shall be performed if:
1) It is a pre-requisite for ensuring the maintenance of adequate control of
substances hazardous to health, or;
2) It is otherwise requisite for the health protection of staff or students.
5.17
Suitable records of exposure monitoring shall be kept:
1) Where the record is representative of personal exposures to identifiable
employees, for at least 40 years.
2) In any other case, for at least 5 years.
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5.18
Where it is appropriate for the protection of the health of persons who are, or are
liable to be, exposed to substances hazardous to health, suitable health
surveillance shall be provided in-line with the Health Surveillance Policy.
5.19
Suitable and sufficient information, instruction and training shall be provided to
persons who may be exposed to substances hazardous to health. This shall
include :
a)
5.20
5.21
details of the substances hazardous to health which the employee or
student is liable to be exposed including:
i)
Names of substances and the risk they present to health.
ii)
Relevant workplace exposure limits or similar occupational
exposure limit.
iii)
Access to relevant safety data sheets, and
iv)
Other legislative provisions which concern the hazardous properties
of the substances.
b)
Significant findings of the risk assessment,
c)
Appropriate actions to safeguard the employee and student at the
workplace.
d)
Results of workplace exposure monitoring.
e)
Anonymised collective results of health surveillance.
Information, instruction and training shall be :
a)
Adapted to take account of significant changes in the type of work carried
out or methods of work used.
b)
Provided in a manner appropriate to the level type and duration of
exposure identified in the risk assessment.
All containers or pipelines containing substances hazardous to health shall be
appropriately marked with the nature of the contents and any associated hazards.
The hazards shall be identified using supply labeling compliant with the CHIP
regulations, which is typically a black symbol on an orange background or
compliant with CLP regulations which is a white diamond with a red border
containing a black symbol.
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5.22
5.23
Arrangements to deal with accidents, incidents and emergencies shall be
formulated in accordance with the requirements of the Management of Health
and Safety at Work Regulations. This generally shall require systems to be
established which warn employees, students, etc. of emergency situations, but
shall specifically ensure that immediate steps are taken to :
a)
Mitigate the effects of the event.
b)
Restore the situation to normal.
c)
Inform those employees or students who may have been affected.
d)
Only allow essential personnel to enter the area if safe to do so using
appropriate personal protective equipment.
In the event of equipment or premises requiring fumigation, where the fumigant
used or intended to be used is hydrogen cyanide, phosphine or methyl bromide,
this shall be notified to the Health and Safety Executive at least 24 hours in
advance.
Where the fumigant is either hydrogen cyanide, phosphine, methyl bromide,
formalin or similar then local safe systems of work shall be formulated and
implemented to prevent exposure to the fumigant in the equipment, surrounding
premises or external exhausts where the fumigant may be expelled. In all cases
before the fumigant is released, suitable warning notices shall be fixed at
reasonable points of access to the premises. After the fumigation is complete and
the premises are safe to enter, the warning notices shall be removed.
5.24 Nanomaterial Guidelines.
This is a relatively new field but the use of Nanomaterial’s is rapidly
growing. Guidance on working safely with Nanomaterials has been
developed and written by the UK Nano Safety Partnership which has been
adopted by the HSE.
The guidance can be found at the following link
http://www.safenano.org/UKNanosafetyPartnership.aspx
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6.
Responsibilities
6.1 Deans of School / Directors / Senior Staff
Staff within this category are responsible for ensuring day-to-day health and safety
compliance within activities associated with the functioning of the area(s) under their
control. They are therefore responsible through the Vice-Chancellor to Council for
ensuring implementation of and compliance with this policy and related policies.
In particular, responsibilities include

Encouraging a safety culture in which health, safety and welfare issues are
considered as an essential and integral part of the activities being conducted.

Ensuring that there are satisfactory, procedures, systems, guidance, training and
supervision in place within their area(s) to provide a safe and healthy
environment for staff, students and visitors.

Taking action to prevent harm to individuals by closing part(s) of University
buildings, sites, operations or activities under their control, if required.

Ensuring that procedures and risk assessments are in place to identify, prevent or
reduce risks to a level as low as reasonably practicable and that risk
assessments are conducted by competent people.

Development and implementation of emergency spillage plans within their areas
of responsibility.

Monitoring of health and safety performance.

Ensuring that all staff attend appropriate health and safety training courses.
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The School / Directorate shall ensure that joint ventures maintain an adequate level
of management as defined in this policy.
6.2 Heads of Department, Services etc. or equivalent
Although Senior Managers (Deans of School, Directors and Senior Staff) remain
ultimately responsible for health and safety within their area(s) the day-to-day
management responsibility and leadership for health and safety rests with the Heads
of Department, Services or equivalent (HoDSs). HoDSs are therefore responsible in
their area for the detailed implementation of the responsibilities listed for Senior
Managers. HoD’s also provide leadership to ensure that a safety culture is
developed and maintained in which health, safety and welfare issues are considered
as an essential and integral part of the activities being conducted.
In particular it is important that hazards are identified and
a) Risk assessments are :

Completed, consistent and of a suitable and sufficient standard

Regularly reviewed and maintained to reflect current work in progress

Correctly documented

Retained, as appropriate, for future reference

Referred to their Senior Managers where significant risks remain following the
implementation of control measures.
b)
Suitable and sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision is
provided for those exposed to risk.
c)
Equipment is in a safe condition for use.
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d)
Consultation takes place with Trade Unions, as required.
6.3 Estates and Facilities Department
At the request of Schools and Departments, the Director of Estates and Facilities is
responsible for providing adequate resource to ensure the regular maintenance,
thorough examination and testing of local exhaust ventilation.
6.4 Staff with Line Management Responsibilities
All staff with line management responsibilities are responsible for conducting their
own activities, and those activities over which they have control, in a safe, competent
manner and in accordance with this policy and associated policies and guidance.
This includes co-operation with the Dean of School or Director to ensure safe
working practices are employed at all times. They will ensure that staff are aware of
relevant risk assessments and all staff are aware of and adhere to this and other
related policies and arrangements.
Line managers possess most knowledge about their work activities and therefore
must not only ensure their own health and safety but that of anyone who might be
affected by their work, and the work of junior colleagues.
Line managers in particular shall ensure that
a)
Risk assessments are :





Completed, consistent and of a suitable and sufficient standard
Regularly reviewed and maintained to reflect current work in progress
Correctly documented
Retained, as appropriate, for future reference
Referred to their Senior Managers where significant risks exist
b) Suitable and sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision is
provided for those exposed to risk.
c)
Personal protective equipment is worn, as required.
d)
Equipment is in a safe condition for use.
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To enable line managers to carry out these responsibilities and ensure compliance
with statutory requirements, the University will provide essential training and
development which line managers are expected to attend. This will be supported by
on-going development and production of appropriate policies and guidance.
6.5 Principal Investigators
The Principal Investigator (PI) is normally the academic staff member who is in
charge of funds given into their care either by the University directly, or by a
research funding body or similar benefactor. The Principal Investigator is therefore
responsible for health and safety considerations during planning, organisation and
actual work involved in research projects. Principal Investigators bear the day-to-day
responsibility for ensuring that the policy requirements of the University and School
are implemented. They also assume responsibility for ensuring not only their own
safety but that of anyone who might be affected by their own work, including the
work of junior colleagues and students. Principal Investigators shall therefore also
take on the responsibility of Line Manager.
6.6 Academic Staff
Academic staff are responsible for conducting their own activities, and those
activities over which they have control, in a safe, competent manner and in
accordance with this policy and associated policies and guidance. This includes cooperation with the Dean of School to ensure safe working practices are employed at
all times.
As academic members of staff possess most knowledge about their research
projects, associated work activities and teaching in their discipline they must,
therefore, not only ensure their own health and safety but that of anyone who might
be affected by their work, and the work of junior colleagues and students. Academic
staff shall therefore take on the responsibility of line manager, in respect of research
assistants and post-graduate students, as required.
6.7 Project Supervisors
Specific responsibility for projects involving substances hazardous to health lies
with the Project Supervisor. This includes, but is not limited to:

Project scheme of work and risk assessment.

Training of personnel.

Supervision and regular workplace inspections.
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Integrity of control measures and housekeeping.
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Development and implementation of project specific emergency procedures.
Project Supervisors shall also take on the responsibilities of Line Manager.
6.8 Employees and Students
All staff and students are responsible for conducting their activities in a safe,
competent manner and in accordance with this policy and associated policies and
guidance. This includes:
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Co-operation with their line manager to ensure safe working practices are
employed at all times.
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Identification and reporting of defects in procedures, tools and equipment which
may if unchecked result in injury to self or others.
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Not interfering with or misusing anything provided for health and safety.
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Reporting any accident at work which results in personal injury or ill health using
the recognised reporting procedures.
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Reporting near misses which under different circumstances may have resulted in
injury or ill health.
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Reporting any unsafe or unhealthy working conditions.
These control measures in particular shall include the use of eye protection in
designated eye protection areas and the wearing of laboratory coats or similar to
protect the wearer against splashes of chemicals or the transfer of biological agents.
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Mobile phones shall not be used by employees or students in laboratories to prevent
the ignition of flammable materials or transfer of biological agents out of containment
laboratories.
7 References
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended).
8 Review
This document is to be reviewed at least every two years.
9 Ratification
This policy was developed by Health and Safety Services and approved by the
Health and Safety Committee on 19 March 2013.
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Appendix 1
Other Substances and Processes to Which the Definition of “Carcinogen” Relates
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Aflatoxins
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Arsenic
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Auramine Manufacture
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Calcining, sintering or smelting of nickel copper matte or acid leaching or
electrorefining of roasted matte
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Coal soots
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Coal tar, pitch and coal tar fumes
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Hard wood dusts
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Isopropyl alcohol manufacture (strong acid process)
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Leather dust in boot and shoe manufacture, arising during preparation and finishing
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Magenta manufacture
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Mustard gas
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Rubber manufacturing and processing giving rise to rubber process dust and rubber
fume
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Used engine oils
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