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Rev:03; Date:07/12/18
COSSH RISK ASSESSMENT
Issue No. 02
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Amount being used: Small (Up to 1L) X Medium (1L to 5L) Large (Over 5L)
Exposure and/or Eye effects: May cause stinging, itching, swelling and/or redness
Health Hazards Skin: Prolonged contact with concentrated material may be irritating to skin
Inhalation: Transient irritation with prolonged exposure
Ingestion: May result in nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea
Obtain and read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) before going to use the materials
Additional information
Eyes:Flush eyes with large amounts of water for 15 mins. Get medical attention
if irritation persists
Skin: If on skin, wash area with soap and water. if irritation continues, seek
medical attention.
First Aid:
Inhalation: Move to fresh air.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting
General Advice: Consult Physician and show Safety Data Sheet.
Store in original containers in a cool, dry, well ventilated area out of direct
Storage: sunlight.
Contain using sand or earth. Collect and place in clean, labelled containers for
Spillage: disposal. Wash area down with water.
Is the manufacturers safety data sheet (MSDS) Is maintenance of Engineering Controls in place?
attached to this assessment? (essential)
Yes x No Yes x No
Where RPE is used, is it inspected and Is monitoring required?
tested?
Yes x No Yes No x
Is Health Surveillance required? Has information, instruction and training been
provided?
Yes No x Yes x No
X X
Additional control measures ('X' if applicable)
X x X
Assessment review
1st Review 07/12/18 JKELLY 2nd Review (date & sign) 3rd Review (date & sign)