COSHH Risk Assessment No: 006

Product Name: VVQ Abrasive Grit

Company name: LANBIN Dept. (if applicable): HSE

Describe the activity or

work process. The garnet abrasive grit is used for sandblasting over the storage tank shell plate.
(Inc. how long/ how often this
is carried out and quantity
substance used)
Location of process
being carried out?
Identify the persons at risk: Employees  Sub-contractors  Public

Name the substance involved in the

process and its manufacturer.
(A copy of a current safety data sheet is attached Almandine garnet – Fe3Al2(SiO2) with Mg and Mn.
to this assessment)

Classification (state the category of danger)

Oxidising Gas Under Pressure
Toxic

 Harmful/ Irritant
Flammable  Carcinogen

Corrosive Explosives Dangerous for

the environment

Hazard Type

Gas Vapour Mist Fume Dust Liquid Solid Other (State)

Route of Exposure

Inhalation Skin Eyes Ingestion Other (State)
Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) please indicate n/a where not applicable
n/a n/a

State the Risks to Health from Identified Hazards

The normal grain size of the product precludes it from being an inhalation hazard; however handling can cause grains
to fracture so producing dust. This is normally regarded as general nuisance dust, but can be throat or lung irritating if
inhaled at high concentration. May cause symptoms such as coughing or sneezing.

Control Measures:

Is health surveillance or monitoring required?


Yes No

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Personal Protective Equipment (state type and standard)

 Suitable for chemical splashes

Dust mask Visor

 
Respirator Goggles

 
Gloves Overalls


Footwear Other
First Aid Measures
Inhalation
Move to fresh air. Blow nose to remove particulates from nasal passages. Rescue personnel and first aider should be
available on the location all the time. Quick removal of affected personal from the contaminated area is most
important and provides the first aid. If any adverse reaction develops, seek medical attention.

Storage
For safe handling on special precautions necessary Storage area should be well ventilated and dust generation
minimised when handling loose bulk product. Follow good housekeeping practice to keep nuisance dust to a
minimum.
Disposal of Substances & Contaminated Containers

Hazardous Waste Skip Return to Depot  Return to Supplier Other

(If Other Please State):

Is exposure adequately controlled?

Yes  No
Risk Rating Following Control Measures

High Medium Low 

Assessed by: ……………... Date: …………… Review Date: ……….…………

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