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COSHH assessment

Assessment of a hazardous substance: hazards, exposure routes, controls, RPE, health surveillance and emergency actions.

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COSHH assessment

Free template from thebuildingsafetyact.com. To be reviewed and approved by a competent person.

Substance and task

Substance / product name:Manufacturer:
Safety data sheet reference and date:Task and process:
Quantity used:Frequency and duration of use:

Hazard classification and exposure routes

Persons who may be exposed

Control measures

ItemYesN/AComment
Elimination or substitution considered
Local exhaust ventilation or on-tool extraction
Water suppression
Enclosure or segregation
Limited exposure time or rotation
Washing and decontamination facilities
Safe storage arrangements
Waste disposal route defined

PPE and RPE (specify type, standard and face-fit status)

Health surveillance required?

Emergency procedures: spillage, fire, first aid

Assessment

Assessed by:Signature:
Date:Review date:

Free template from thebuildingsafetyact.com. This is a starting template, not professional advice. It must be reviewed, amended and approved by a competent person for the specific task, site and conditions before use. The Building Safety Act site and AI Metric Ltd accept no liability for its use.