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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE - BROMINE RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

Hazardous Substance: Bromine Use: Sanitiser, Cleaning

Nature of Hazard: Route of Exposure:

Toxic Eyes

Harmful Skin

Corrosive Inhalation

Sensitiser (may cause allergic-type, skin or respiratory reaction) Ingestion / swallowing

Cacinogenic (may cause cancer) Injection

Mutagenic (may cause mutations/genetic change)

Teratogenic (may cause birth defects)

Other hazard/s
Oxidiser
(specify):

Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting and irritation of the gastrointestinal tract; A
severe irritant. Corrosive to eyes contact can cause corneal burns; Contact with skin
Risk of Injury Acute: will result in severe irritation. Corrosive to skin - may cause skin burns; Corrisve.
Inhalation of dust or vapour will result in severe irritation to mucous membranes and
respiratory tract

High Medium Low

Risk of Injury Chronic (long term):

Controls to reduce exposure including Personal Protective Equipement (P.P.E):

PPE ADDITIONAL PRACTICES

Safety glasses/chemical or splash goggles with side shields (tightly sealed) Adequate ventilation or forced ventilation if required

Chemical gloves/gauntlets (PVA, nitritre, neoprene, latex, rubber or vinyl) Avoid contact with eyes

Dust Mask/Respirator Wash skin before all meal breaks

Protective gloves (rubber/PVC) Good industrial hygiene and safety practice

Long-sleeve protective clothing FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS & STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

Inhalation: Fresh air, keep warm, if difficulty breathing or skin is bluish give oxygen,
Safety footwear
best to consult medical practitioner.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash area with water, if redness or
P1 or P2 Air-purifying particulate respirator
blistering seek medical attention
Eye contact: Wash out immediately with water. Rinse opened eye for several
PVC Apron
minutes under running water. Keep eyelids open. Consult medical practitioner.
Swallowing: Rinse mouth with water, drink water, do not induce vomiting; consult
Face shield
medical practitioner
Overalls Storage: Keep lids on containers. Store in well ventilated dry cool conditions.

Air supplied Mask Store away from acids, alkalis and oxidisable materials

Conclusion:

Risk not significant now and not likely to increase

Risks signifcant but effectively controlled at the moment

Risks significant and not adequarelty controlled at the moment

Uncertain about risks; more detailed assessment required

Action required to reduce risks: (list changes, needed, by when and by whom, attach further pages if needed)

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