COSHHAssessments 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

COSHHAssessments 2 Construction COSHH Assessments This presentation has been prepared to provide users and potential purchasers of the Construction COSHH Assessments software with a brief overview of the product and the benefits it offers

COSHHAssessments 3 Overview Construction COSHH Assessments The Construction COSHH Assessments package has been specifically designed to assist builders, contractors and others to comply with their duties under UK Health & Safety Law, and specifically the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended 2004) The software has been written by practising engineers and safety professionals who have a detailed understanding and knowledge of both the construction industry and Health & Safety legislation

COSHHAssessments 4 Application and Use Construction COSHH Assessments The Construction COSHH Assessments package can be used by builders, contractors, site managers, site agents, engineers, projects managers and others responsible for the management and coordination of site safety matters The package is provide in MS Word format and enables COSHH Risk Assessments to be prepared quickly and efficiently in a professional and cost effective manner, this allows the hazards to be identified and the control measures specified and communicated to those at risk

COSHHAssessments 5 What does it do? The software provides: A detailed COSHH Policy and Procedures document Guidance on the COSHH assessment process and legislative requirements Structured templates on which COSHH Assessments may be completed 40 editable Preliminary Completed Generic COSHH Assessments which can be used or adapted for specific activities Notes on additional sources of information A health surveillance form

COSHHAssessments 6 Which Preliminary Completed COSHH Assessments are provided? 01EVO Impact Adhesive 02Roof Repair Mastic 03Cementitious Flooring Screed Additive 04Plaster 05Brick Dust 06Bitumen Macadam 07Carlite Finish Plaster 08Cement 09Concrete 10Concrete Roof Tiles 11Aggregates 12Washed Sand 13Plaster Board 14Mortar 15PVA Adhesive and Sealer 16Kersosene 17Unleaded Petrol 18Diesel 19Propane Gas 20White Spirit 21High Gloss Interior Paint 22Undercoat (Paint) 23Vinyl Silk (Paint) 24Vinyl Matt (Paint) 25Tanalised Timber 26Woodstain 27Roockwool Insulation 28 Fibre Glass Insulation 29Hydrated Lime 30General Purpose Silicone Sealant 31Roof Felt Adhesive 32Black Bitumen Paint 33Penetrant Spray/Lubricant 34Hardwood Dusts 35Hydrogen Sulphide 36Decorators Caulk 37Ready Mix Ceramic Tile Grout and Adhesive 38Brick Clean 39Caustic Soda 40Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach)

COSHHAssessments 7 HSE Construction Blitz As most in the construction industry are aware, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have recently undertaken a number of high profile audits and inspections of construction sites The June 2003 blitz stopped work on 332 sites due to unsafe working practices (improvement notices were also served on another 75!) Occupational ill health issues such as dermatitis are key areas being targeted by the HSE

COSHHAssessments 8 Ensuring Compliance Construction COSHH Assessments The Construction COSHH Assessments package can help to control and manage your employees exposure to hazardous substances through the elimination of hazards and the implementation of appropriate control measures Furthermore the COSHH Assessment Forms are structured in a format suitable for distribution and easy communication to site operatives as part of their safe system of work

COSHHAssessments 9 Features & Benefits Construction COSHH Assessments The following slides provide more information on the key features and modules of the Construction COSHH Assessments package Whilst we have not included all of the features contained within the pack, we feel that the following slides provide a comprehensive overview of the product and its features The only computer skills you need to operate the software is to know how to point a mouse, click the mouse buttons and use the keyboard to type in text

COSHHAssessments 10 THIS SLIDE ILLUSTRATES THE FORMAT OF THE FIRST PAGE OF THE STANDARD COSHH ASSESSMENT FORM All the COSHH Assessment forms are provided in Microsoft Word format for ease of editing

COSHHAssessments 11 THIS SLIDE ILLUSTRATES THE FORMAT OF THE SECOND PAGE OF THE STANDARD COSHH ASSESSMENT FORM

COSHHAssessments 12 Comprehensive Guidance Construction COSHH Assessments The Construction COSHH Assessments package also includes comprehensive guidance on: Why COSHH Assessments are required What the legal requirements are When to carry out a COSHH Assessments Who should carry out COSHH Assessments How to carry out a COSHH Assessment (Step by step) The package also contains a COSHH Assessment Briefing Record so that a formal register of staff briefings can be retained

COSHHAssessments 13 In addition to the comprehensive COSHH Policy & Guidance Manual and the 40 Preliminary Completed COSHH Assessments which have been prepared for the key products used in the building and construction industries, the package also contains a wide variety of other supporting information.

COSHHAssessments 14 An example COSHH Assessment

COSHHAssessments 15 Computer Specifications System Requirements: Processor - Pentium III or newer Recommended 128MB RAM or higher CD ROM drive Operating system Windows 98/2000/XP Microsoft Word 97 or newer Adobe Acrobat Reader

COSHHAssessments 16 Pricing The price of our software is all inclusive and includes for not only the software itself, but also for ongoing technical support in the use of the software We do not charge an annual maintenance fee for the use of our software There are no hidden costs to pay!!

COSHHAssessments 17 How to Purchase Construction COSHH Assessments The Construction COSHH Assessments software may be purchased from our online shop by logging onto: As you proceed through the checkout you will be asked if you want to make an online credit/debit card purchase or you may alternatively print off you order and send it to us with a cheque/postal order for the required sum. If you require any further information, please us on:

COSHHAssessments 18 Thank You For Your Interest