COSHH assessment

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Name of substance/s Diesel Fuel - White
Location address Enter work location here
Supplier and contact no. GB Oils Ltd
Fire and environment - emergency no. 0800 685 685
First aid – emergency no. 0870 238 5352
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Data sheet Attached; In file;
Storage
Process use or purpose? Diesel is used as a fuel for on road diesel powered vehicles
Location used? Various - Paint shop / fabrication / Service / Finishing
How often used? As and when needed to re-fuel
Quantities used? 60 litre multiple quantities
Who will be exposed? Employees Contractors Public
Effects on the body

Serious health hazard

Corrosive Toxic/Very toxic
(Allergy or Asthma)

Other hazardous properties

Compressed Health/ozone
Flammable; gas Harmful:-
Highly; Explosive Oxidising Environment Irritant to eye
Extremely; Irritant to Skin
by inhalation

Gas Vapour Mist Fume Dust Liquid Solid

Hazard Type
Other (state)
Does the substance have a Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL)? Yes No
What is the exposure limit? Diesel Fuel - 100mg/m3 8 hours
General work procedures
1. This product is intended for use as a fuel in a closed system. If used for any other purpose, in open
systems or as a spray, ignition and exposure risks will increase and need an additional assessment.
2. Smoking, eating and drinking is prohibited in the application area and storage areas.
3. Wash hands before eating and drinking.
4. Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.
5. Use in a well ventilated area.
6. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes by using specified clothing.
7. Do not put on hot surfaces or naked flames/arc welds.
SHREC Ltd. Tel 07870 661 649; email enquiries@shrec.org.uk ;Web www.shrec.org.uk
SHREC Ltd accepts no responsibility in ensuring this advice is complied with at the place of work. SHREC Ltd is offering a professional opinion and any information provided in this document is done so in good faith; it is up to the user of this
information to confirm it’s suitability before and during use.
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General work procedures
8. Mixture may charge electrostatically: always use earthing leads when transferring from one
container to another.
9. The vapour is heavier than air, spreads along the ground and distant ignition is possible.
Routes of exposure Risks to Health from Identified Hazards
Inhalation Aspiration into the lungs may occur directly or following ingestion
Harmful, may cause lung damage if swallowed
Ingestion Ingestion may cause nausea, irritation of the mouth, irritation of the throat,
irritation of the digestive tract and vomiting.
May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness
or cracking. Under conditions of poor personal hygiene, excessive exposure may
lead to irritation, oil acne, and folliculitis and development of warty growths that
Skin contact
may subsequently become malignant.
Repeated or prolonged contact with the mixture may cause non-allergic contact
dermatitis.
Eye contact If splashed in the eyes, the liquid may cause irritation and reversible damage
Other Not expected to give rise to an acute hazard under normal conditions of use.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for the use of the substance

Dust Mask Visor

Wear goggles/face mask giving

Use appropriately certified air fed
complete eye protection where there
respirators.
is a likelihood of splashing
Respirator Goggles
Wear rubber gloves, nitrile, PVC or
neoprene rubber, EN374.
Gloves should be replaced regularly Personnel should wear PVC base
and if there is any sign of damage to clothing.
Gloves Overalls
the glove material
Barrier creams.
Eye bath available

Antistatic workwear boots If large quantities are to be used then

air fed mask and hoods should be
Footwear Other
used.
Monitoring (Type and frequency)
Air
LEV
Skin inspection weekly
Personal
Health surveillance
First aid treatment
Make sure that the person is removed to fresh air, keep calm, warm and covered. If
Inhalation breathing is irregular or has stopped, administer artificial respiration. Give nothing by
mouth. If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical advice
If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show the container label or this
Ingestion
sheet. Keep at rest. Do NOT induce vomiting
Contact lenses must be removed, rinse eyes immediately for at least 15 minutes with
Eye contact
plenty of fresh water. Call a Doctor immediately.

SHREC Ltd. Tel 07870 661 649; email enquiries@shrec.org.uk ;Web www.shrec.org.uk
SHREC Ltd accepts no responsibility in ensuring this advice is complied with at the place of work. SHREC Ltd is offering a professional opinion and any information provided in this document is done so in good faith; it is up to the user of this
information to confirm it’s suitability before and during use.
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Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water or use
recognized skin cleanser. Do NOT use solvents or thinners.
Skin contact
Contaminated clothing should be soaked with water, removed and laundered before
reuse.
Storage, handling, spillage and disposal
Storage;
Store product externally.
Drums and small containers should be stored in well-ventilated areas, flameproof cabinets or stores.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry well ventilated place away from direct sunlight and other sources of
heat and ignition.
Keep in a bunded area with a sealed floor to provide containment against spillage.
Stack drums to a height not exceeding three metres without the use of racking.
Locate tanks away from heat and other sources of ignition.
Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Store in cool, well ventilated area. Storage temperature: > 5°C and < 30 °C
Avoid strong oxidising agents
Handling:
Avoid direct contact with the substance.
Avoid naked flames
Do not handle in a confined space.
Spillage:
Remove all possible sources of ignition in the surrounding area
Do not breathe fumes or vapour
Do not operate electrical equipment unless intrinsically safe.
Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or
diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal as hazardous waste.
Preferably clean with a detergent. Avoid using solvents.
Contaminated material should be considered as hazardous and disposed of as hazardous waste.
Do not allow into drains or water courses or dispose of where ground or surface waters may be affected.
Disposal:
Wastes,
Fire including
precautions andemptied
action containers are controlled wastes and should be disposed of in accordance
In combustion emits toxic fumes, evacuate the area.
Fire teams to wear full breathing apparatus.
Recommended extinguish media: Foam, fine water spray and dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide,
sand or earth may be used on small fires only. DO NOT use water jet.
Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or watercourses.

SHREC Ltd. Tel 07870 661 649; email enquiries@shrec.org.uk ;Web www.shrec.org.uk
SHREC Ltd accepts no responsibility in ensuring this advice is complied with at the place of work. SHREC Ltd is offering a professional opinion and any information provided in this document is done so in good faith; it is up to the user of this
information to confirm it’s suitability before and during use.
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Maintenance of plant, equipment or PPE
Electrostatic charges may be generated during pumping. Ensure electrical continuity by bonding all
equipment.
Wait 2 minutes after tank filling (for tanks such as those on road tanker vehicles) before opening hatches
or manholes.
Wait 30 minutes after tank filling (for large storage tanks) before opening hatches or manholes.
Contamination resulting from product transfer may give rise to light hydrocarbon vapour in the
headspace of tanks that have previously contained gasoline. This vapour may explode if there is a source
of ignition.

Further information and instruction

Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapour in the headspace of tanks and containers may
ignite and explode at temperatures exceeding auto-ignition temperature where vapour concentrations
are within the flammability range. Do not cut, weld or grind used containers unless they have been
cleaned thoroughly internally.
Electrical equipment should be protected from flammable atmospheres.
Synthetic materials such as plastics and fibreglass may be unsuitable for containers or container linings
depending on the material specification and intended use.
Recommended actions/improvements By who? By when? Done

Signature: - Date: -
Position: - Review date:

SHREC Ltd. Tel 07870 661 649; email enquiries@shrec.org.uk ;Web www.shrec.org.uk
SHREC Ltd accepts no responsibility in ensuring this advice is complied with at the place of work. SHREC Ltd is offering a professional opinion and any information provided in this document is done so in good faith; it is up to the user of this
information to confirm it’s suitability before and during use.
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