COSHH Assessment

CEMENT
Name of Substance: CEMENT
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL HAZARDS HEALTH HAZARDS

Eyes: Irritation
Skin: Skin Irritation
Inhalation: Dizziness/Drowsiness
Ingestion: Damage to the lungs

PPE. – Select Required PPE (Tick Box to Indicate PPE is Required)

Other Control Measures – Ensure an adequate level of personal hygiene. All personnel involved to be briefed on hazards, risks and control measures
necessary. The SHS must be read prior to handling the substance. Control measures specified in this assessment must also be in place and effective prior
to commencement of task.

Good natural Forced general Ensure good personal

ventilation ventilation hygiene

Risk status without High / Medium / Low Risk status with specified High / Medium / Low
specified controls in place Medium controls in place Low
FIRST AID RESPONSE

1.Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water Consult a physician.
2.Eye Contact: Hold eyes open, flush with water for at least 15 minutes.IF irritation or redness persist, seek medical attention.
Continue rinsing.
3.Skin: Immediately wash skin with plenty of soap and water, while removing contaminates clothing anf shoes. Wash
contaminated clothing before re – use. Seek medical advice if irritation persist.
4. Inhaled: Remove o fresh air , away from dust. If coughing and other symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
5.Swallowed: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Rinse mouth.Give large quantities of water.Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.Seek medical attention if symptoms persist. If vomiting occurs.keep head below hips to prevent aspiration
to lungs.
FIRE RESPONSE
Fire Action: Use extinguishing media appropriate to the sorrunding environment.
Extinguisher Type:

SPILL RESPONSE
Contain and recover product where possible. Sweep or vacuum up dry substance and collect in an appropriate container. Avoid contact
with water as this will cause the cament to set. Do not flush to sewer. After the majority of the dry cement has been cleaned up. The water
may be used to clean up residual material, ensuring that the cleaning water is recovered and neutralised before disposal.
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