CoSHH Blank Risk Assessment Template 2024
CoSHH Blank Risk Assessment Template 2024
Aquatic
Acute toxicity Cat 1-3 Serious health Environment
hazard
x Acute toxicity (cat 4) Flammable Explosive
Toxic
x Corrosive Oxidising Gas under
pressure
Hazard Type
x x x x
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State the Risks to Health from Identified Hazards
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Control Measures: (for example extraction, ventilation, training, supervision). Include special measures for vulnerable groups,
such as disabled people and pregnant workers
Prevention:
P260 Do not breathe dust or mist.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response:
P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P303 + P361 + P353 + P310 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water or shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/
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doctor
P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
Is health surveillance or monitoring required?
Yes x No
Personal Protective Equipment (state type and standard)
x x
Dust mask Visor
x x
Respirator Goggles
x x
Gloves Overalls
x
Footwear Other
First Aid Measures
General
In the case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. When symptoms
persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice.
Inhalation
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin contact
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention immediately. Wash clothing
before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse
Eye contact
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If easy to do,
remove contact lens, if worn. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion
If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs have person lean forward. Call a
physician or poison control centre immediately. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Protection of first-aiders
First Aid responders should pay attention to self-protection, and use the recommended personal
protective equipment when the potential for exposure exists (see section 8).
Storage
Keep in properly labelled containers. Store locked up. Keep tightly closed. Store in accordance with
the particular national regulations.
Do not store with the following product types: Strong oxidizing agents Self-reactive substances and
mixtures Organic peroxides Explosives
Disposal of Substances & Contaminated Containers
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Is exposure adequately controlled?
Yes x No
What further action needs to be taken
Action By Who By what date
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New and old CLP symbols
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New Pictogram Number Hazard Class (CLP) Old “CHIP”
Symbol
GHS-01 Explosives; Self-reactive
substances and mixtures,
types A, B; Organic
peroxides, types A,B
Explosive
GHS-02 Flammable gases, aerosols,
liquids or solids; Self-reactive
substances and mixtures;
Pyrophoric liquids and solids;
self-heating substances and
mixtures; Substances and
mixtures which in contact with
water emit flammable gases;
Organic peroxides Highly/extremely
flammable
GHS-03 Oxidising gases, liquids and
solids
Oxidising
GHS-04 Compressed gases, liquids
and solids; Liquefied gases;
Refrigerated liquefied gases; No current symbol
Dissolved gases
Corrosive
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New Pictogram Number Hazard Class (CLP) Old “CHIP”
Symbol
Toxic/ Harmful
Very Toxic
Harmful/Irritant
GHS-08 Respiratory sensitisation;
Germ cell mutagenicity;
Carcinogenicity; Reproductive
toxicity; Specific target organ
toxicity; Aspiration hazard
No current specific
symbol
Use either
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