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    Coshh Assessment: Job / Task: Heavy Duty Degreaser and Cleaner

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    This document summarizes a COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessment for Grease Cutter Plus, a heavy duty degreaser and cleaner. It identifies the substance and location of use. It evaluates the health hazards as corrosive to eyes, skin, and respiratory system and harmful if swallowed. Existing safety controls include PPE like goggles, gloves, apron and ventilation. With these controls in place, risks were evaluated as tolerable. Additional recommended controls include obtaining the material safety data sheet and information/training for users. PPE and additional control measures are identified and reviews of the assessment are required.

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    Coshh Assessment: Job / Task: Heavy Duty Degreaser and Cleaner

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    This document summarizes a COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessment for Grease Cutter Plus, a heavy duty degreaser and cleaner. It identifies the substance and location of use. It evaluates the health hazards as corrosive to eyes, skin, and respiratory system and harmful if swallowed. Existing safety controls include PPE like goggles, gloves, apron and ventilation. With these controls in place, risks were evaluated as tolerable. Additional recommended controls include obtaining the material safety data sheet and information/training for users. PPE and additional control measures are identified and reviews of the assessment are required.

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    This document summarizes a COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessment for Grease Cutter Plus, a heavy duty degreaser and cleaner. It identifies the substance and location of use. It evaluates the health hazards as corrosive to eyes, skin, and respiratory system and harmful if swallowed. Existing safety controls include PPE like goggles, gloves, apron and ventilation. With these controls in place, risks were evaluated as tolerable. Additional recommended controls include obtaining the material safety data sheet and information/training for users. PPE and additional control measures are identified and reviews of the assessment are required.

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    Coshh Assessment: Job / Task: Heavy Duty Degreaser and Cleaner

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    Sayed Sallam
    This document summarizes a COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessment for Grease Cutter Plus, a heavy duty degreaser and cleaner. It identifies the substance and location of use. It evaluates the health hazards as corrosive to eyes, skin, and respiratory system and harmful if swallowed. Existing safety controls include PPE like goggles, gloves, apron and ventilation. With these controls in place, risks were evaluated as tolerable. Additional recommended controls include obtaining the material safety data sheet and information/training for users. PPE and additional control measures are identified and reviews of the assessment are required.

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    The document describes a COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessment for a grease cutting product. It identifies the product as corrosive and an inhalation hazard, and recommends protective equipment including gloves, goggles and a respirator.

    The product is identified as corrosive to eyes, skin and if inhaled. It can cause burns if ingested.

    Protective equipment recommended includes chemical splash goggles, a face shield, chemical-resistant gloves, an apron and a face mask in ventilated areas. A respirator is required if ventilation is inadequate.

    COSHH ASSESSMENT

    Site Location :Department:Substance Name:-Grease cutter Plus

    Carried Out By Date Analysis No CRA 011

    x
    OPERATION/PROCESS DETAILS 2

    Job / Task: Heavy duty degreaser and cleaner Small (up to 1L) Amount being used Small (up to 1L) Medium (1L to 5L) Large (Over 5L) X Corrosive to eyes corrosive to the skin Exposure and or Inhalation: Severely irritating to the respiratory system Ingestion Cause to burns mouth, throat and stomach Health Hazards

    Groups at risk: Kitchen operatives/Stores workers


    Evaluation of hazards before safety / control measures in place 3 Note:

    Others at risk: Pot wash operatives

    Risk Rating = Likelihood x Severity

    HEALTH HAZARD Corrosive to eyes corrosive to the skin corrosive to the respiratory system Harmful if swallowed

    CALCULATION

    12 Substantial 12 Substantial 12 Substantial 8 Moderate

    Existing safety / control measures (if applicable) 4

    Ensure PPE including chemical splash goggles, wear a face shield over the goggle. Use chemical -resistant. Impervious gloves. Use synthetic apron, other protective equipment as necessary to prevent skin contact. Use in ventilated area and users to wear face mask. When ventilation is inadequate and occupational exposure limits are exceeded then a respirator must be used. Only to be used by trained personnel and must be kept in original containers
    Evaluation of hazards with safety / control measures in place 5 Note:

    HEALTH HAZARD Corrosive to eyes corrosive to the skin corrosive to the respiratory system

    CALCULATION

    Risk Rating =

    4 Tolerable 3 Tolerable 8 Moderate

    Likelihood x Severity

    Harmful if swallowed

    4 Tolerable

    6 Likelihood (L)
    1= Highly Unlikely 2= Unlikely 3= Likely 4= Very Likely 5= Certain

    Risk Rating
    Severity (S)
    1= Minor (no lost time) 2= Under 3 day absence 3= Over 3 day absence 4= Chronic Injury 5= Fatal / Terminal

    Rating Action Bands


    1 - 3 Trivial Risk 3-4 Tolerable Risk 5-12 Moderate Risk 12-20 Substantial Risk 20-25 Intolerable Risk

    COSHH ASSESSMENT Additional controls required (To reduce residual risks below 3)
    7

    Obtain and read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) before use.

    Additional Information
    8

    FIRST AID : 1) In case of contact with eyes, immediately flush eyes with cool running water. Remove contact lenses and continue flushing with plenty of water at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately. EXPOSURE LIMITS Refer MSDSs

    FIRE: In case of fire, use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.

    STORAGE: Keep out of the reach of children. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool and well ventilated area.

    SPILLAGE: Ventilate area of leak or spill. Don't touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective equipment. Stop leak if without risk. Don't allow to enter drains or water courses. For large spills dyke spilt material or otherwise contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway. Place spilt material in an appropriate container for disposal.

    Is the manufacturers data sheet (MSDS) attached to this assessment? (essential) Yes No

    Is maintenance of engineering controls in pla Yes

    x x

    No

    Where RPE is used, is it inspected and tested? N/A Yes No Is health surveillance required? Note - Records must be kept for 40 years

    Is monitoring required? Yes

    No

    Has information, instruction and training been provided?

    Yes

    No

    Yes

    No

    PPE CONTROL MEASURES (tick if applicable)

    x
    ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES (tick if applicable)

    X
    10

    ASSESSMENT REVIEW
    1st review (date & sign) 2nd review (date & sign) 3rd review (date & sign)

    ce?

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