C.O.S.H.H. RISK ASSESSMENT SAFETY FORM
Please use BLOCK CAPITALS and tick as appropriate.
Assessment No 001
Section A. Details of Substance or group of Substances:
Name of Substance(s) including trade name:
FRESHALOO
Section B. Exposure to Substance:
What processes produce emissions from substance? (e.g. spraying, dipping, mixing,
applying etc.)SQUIRT
Length of exposure each day to substance:
STAFF:5MINS STUDENT
Level of exposure H = HIGH, M = MEDIUM, L = LOW
STAFF:
STUDENT:
Route of exposure - inhalation, skin contact, ingestion
What harmful effects could the substance(s) cause? (E.g. Coughing, dermatitis, eye
irritation etc.) SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE READ ( C.O.S.H.H) REPORT PAGE 2
If excessive exposure in an emergency is predicted (or is identified) will the work in.
such circumstances be stopped immediately/as soon as possible?
If "No" why not?
YES:
NO:
Section C. Existing Controls
What control methods are in use at present? e.g. personal protective equipment,
extraction etc.MUST WEAR MASK / ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES
Is the substance(s) being stored in a suitable safety cabinet?
YES: NO:
If "No" why not?
Are existing control methods satisfactory?
YES:
NO:
If "No" why not?
Section D. Risk Assessment of Exposure
(Only tick one box)
1.
Risks to health are unlikely
2.
Risk is significant but adequate controls are in. operation
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3.
Risk is significant and controls need to be applied
4.
Risk is unknown (contact University Safety Manager)
If you have ticked numbers 3 or 4 of section "D" please photocopy and return one copy
to your line manager or faculty/department safety representative.
Please make sure you keep a filed copy of all assessments made and ensure that they
are easily accessible.
Name:OLWEN SHORTER
Signature
Department:CAMPUS SERVICES
Date:14/11/2008
This assessment must be reviewed whenever there is any evidence that it is no longer
valid or when there has been a significant change in the work to which this assessment
relates.
Continued Over ............................
If you have any requirements or comments please make them below:
SKIN
DRENCH AREA WITH WATER FOR 10/15 MINUTES AND IF IRRITATION IS
APPARENT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.IRRITANT/REDNESS WILL RESULT IF SLOW TO
REACT./DO NOT DELAY.
EYES
IF EYE CONTACT RESULTS IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY WITH AN EYEWASH
FOR 10/15 MINUTES AND SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SEVERE IRRITANT EFFECT COULD RESULT IF SLOW TO REACT.
INGESTION
WASH MOUTH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.DRINK WATER OR MILK TO
DILUTE HAZARD AND SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION SHOWING THIS DATA
SHEET REACT QUICKLY.DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING DUE TO RISK
OF ASPIRATION OF ACID VAPOURS.
INHALATION
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP WARM.SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.MINOR RISK BY INHALATION.
MEDICAL ADVICE
CHEMICALS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO COME IN CONTACT
WITH EYES OR CLOTHING.IF SO REACT QUICKLY TO ADDRESS THE HAZARD
The purpose of this assessment is to enable a valid decision to be made about
measures necessary to control substances hazardous to health arising from work.
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 (COSHH) require the
university to assess the risks created by work in which a hazardous substance is used.
Suppliers of substances hazardous to health are legally required to provide a "Safety
Data Sheet". This will give you all the information required to make a COSHH risk
assessment.
Measures For Preventing or Controlling Exposure
For Preventing Exposure:
(1) elimination of the use of the substance;
(2) substitution by a less hazardous substance or by the same substance in a less
hazardous form.
For Controlling Exposure:
(1) totally enclosed process and handling systems;
(2) plant or processes or systems of work which minimise generation of or
suppress or contain, the hazardous dust, fume etc. and which limit the area of
contamination in the event of spills and leaks;
(3) partial enclosure, with local exhaust ventilation;
(4) local exhaust ventilation;
(5) sufficient general ventilation;
(6) reduction of numbers of staff/students exposed and exclusion of non-essential
access;
(7) reduction in the period of exposure for staff/students;
(8) regular cleaning of contamination from, or disinfecting of walls, surfaces etc;
(9) provision of means for safe storage and disposal of substances hazardous to
health;
(10) suitable personal protective equipment;
(11) prohibition of eating, drinking, smoking etc. in contaminated areas;
(12) provision of adequate facilities for washing, changing, including arrangements
for laundering contaminated clothing.
If you have any problems with this risk assessment form, please contact the University
Safety Manager (Mr T Everett. Ext: 3047)