COSHH Cupboard
The COSHH cupboard is located **corridor entrance. It is metal and bright yellow. Please read the Risk Assessment on this page.
Date of Assessment
01/10/21**
Version 1.0
Activity
The correct use and storage of hazardous substances
Equipment
Any item from the COSHH cupboard
Details of activity
Induction / Role Required
Workshop Induction
Form completed by
Russ Jones
This risk assessment is intended to provide guidance on the risk associated with the above equipment and activities in normal use.
Please also check general risk assessments for the area within which this equipment or activity is based.
Any discrepancies, errors or concerns should be raised with the document author.
Understanding Risk Rating:
Risk Rating Action
LOW Ensure current control measures are in place and continue with activity
MED Control measures may be adequate, co-supervision is recommended
HIGH Do not undertake activity without further consultation with area specialists
Risk Assessment
Identify Hazards Who may be harmed Severity Control Measures Likelihood Risk Rating and how
Something with the Users, bystanders or Low/Medium What is in place to Low/Medium
potential to cause particular at risk groups /High reduce the harm / High
Contractors User – Contact with LOW Stored in original LOW LOW
materials (caulk, eyes Contact with container, tightly
plumbers putty, skin Swallowing Spillage closed and in a safe
filler etc.) place. Safety advice for
product is clearly visible on
manufacturers label. Users to
read manufacturers instructions
carefully before use.
Users to check safety warning
labels before use. Vinyl
gloves provided. Eye protection
provided. Masks provided.
Ventilation recommended. Eye
wash kit readily available.
Access to running water if needed.
Spill kit provided. Clear instruction
on what to do if ingested located
in clear sight of work area.
Wood Varnish User – Contact with MED Stored in original LOW LOW
and Wood Stain eyes Contact with container, tightly
skin Swallowing Spillage closed and in a safe
place. Safety advice for
product is clearly visible on
manufacturers label. If safety
advice is not visible on
label, “safe chemical practices” .
advice on display will be adhered
to. “Safe chemical practices”
displayed on cabinet. vinyl
gloves provided. Eye protection
provided. Masks provided.
Ventilation recommended. Eye
wash kit readily available.
Access to running water if needed.
Spill kit provided. Clear instruction
on what to do if ingested located
in clear sight of work area.
Paint, including User – Contact with MED Stored in original LOW LOW
aerosols. eyes Contact wit container, tightly
skin Swallowing Spillage closed and in a safe
place. Safety advice for
product is clearly visible safety
advice displayed on
cabinet. vinyl gloves
provided. Eye protection
provided. Masks provided.
Ventilation recommended. Eye
wash kit readily available.
Access to running water if needed.
Spill kit provided. Clear instruction
on what to do if ingested located
in clear sight of work area.
Glue and User – Contact with MED Stored in original LOW LOW
Sealants / eyes Contact wit container, tightly
Laquer skin Swallowing Spillage closed and in a safe
place. Safety advice for
product is clearly visible safety
advice displayed on
cabinet. vinyl gloves
provided. Eye protection
provided. Masks provided.
Ventilation recommended. Eye
wash kit readily available.
Access to running water if needed.
Spill kit provided. Clear instruction
on what to do if ingested located
in clear sight of work area.
Lubricants, Oil User – Contact with MED Stored in original LOW LOW
and Grease eyes Contact wit container, tightly
skin Swallowing Spillage closed and in a safe
place. Safety advice for
product is clearly visible safety
advice displayed on
cabinet. vinyl gloves
provided. Eye protection
provided. Masks provided.
Ventilation recommended. Eye
wash kit readily available.
Access to running water if needed.
Spill kit provided. Clear instruction
on what to do if ingested located
in clear sight of work area.
Fibreglass User – Contact with HIGH Stored in original LOW LOW
Resin eyes Contact wit container, tightly
skin Swallowing Spillage closed and in a safe
place. Safety advice for
product is clearly visible safety
advice displayed on
cabinet. vinyl gloves
provided. Eye protection
provided. Masks provided.
Ventilation recommended. Eye
wash kit readily available.
Access to running water if needed.
Spill kit provided. Clear instruction
on what to do if ingested located
in clear sight of work area.
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