COSHH Risk Assessment No: 6

Substance/Product Name: Paint

Company name: Dept. (if applicable):
Jel m HSE
Describe the activity or Painting purpose
work process.
(Inc. how long/ how often
this is carried out and
quantity substance used)
Location of process Where ever required
being carried out?
Identify the persons at risk: Employees Worker X Public

Name the substance involved in the

process and its manufacturer. TRADE SPRAY AEROSOL PAINT
(A copy of a current safety data sheet is attached
to this assessment)

CLASSIFICATION (state the category of danger)

Oxidising Gas Under Pressure
Toxic

Flammable Carcinogen
X Harmful/ Irritant X

Corrosive Explosives Dangerous for

X the environment

HAZARD TYPE

Gas Vapour Mist Fume Dust Liquid Solid Other (State)

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
X X X x
Inhalation Skin Eyes Ingestion Other (State)
NFPA DIAMOND
(Insert the logo specific for the substance)

F-2 IH-1

HZ-1 SH-0

Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) please indicate n/a where not applicable
N/A N/A

State the Risks to Health from Identified Hazards

CONTROL MEASURES:
Methods of prevention or control of exposure

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• Ventilation Type : Sufficient ventilation in volume and pattern should
be provided to keep air contaminant
concentration below WES/TWA limits.
• Respiratory Protection : Class AUS 1 half face respiratory with Type-A
Organic vapour filter and class P-1 Particulate
filter.
• Protective Gloves : Gloves of Neoprene or Nitrile rubber.
• Eye Protection : Solvent resistant safety eye wear.
Is health surveillance or monitoring required? Yes No X

Personal Protective Equipment (state type and standard)

Suitable for chemical splashes

Dust mask Visor

x X
Respirator Goggles

X X
Gloves Overalls

N95 MASK
Footwear Other
First Aid Measures
• Inhalation : Move subject to fresh air.
• Eye & Skin Contact : Flush eyes with a large amount of water for at least
15 minutes. Consult a physician, if irritation persists.
• Ingestion : If swallowed, dilute by giving two glasses of water
or drink. Consult a physician. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
(List any specialised training requirements before work can begin)

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL HANDLING TRAINING

STORAGE
Store in cool, clean , ventilated, fire proof area. Keep away from heat, sparks, open
flames & incompatible materials. Protect containers against physical
Damage . Keep containers closed when not in use . Empty containers may contain
product residue including flammable vapours.
Disposal of Substances & Contaminated Containers

Hazardous Waste X Skip Return to Depot Return to Supplier Other

(If Other Please State):

Is exposure adequately controlled?

Yes X No
Risk Rating Following Control Measures

High Medium Low X

ASSESSMENT OF RISK USING CONTROLS DETAILED ABOVE

(Are the hazards/risks suitably controlled, using the control measures detailed above? If not, state the further
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 actions required, e.g. Requirement for a standard operating procedure (SOP), etc).

Assessed by: SHAHID Date: Review Date: xxxx

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