Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health: TBT 01: COSHH Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES INCLUDE:- Oily substances & cleaning agents Hazardous chemicals Biological agents Natural dusts 1 of 12 HWS -Toolbox Talk 01 COSHH v001 11.09.2012

POSSIBLE HEALTH PROBLEMS: Contact causing irritation TBT 01: COSHH POSSIBLE HEALTH PROBLEMS: Contact causing irritation Sensitising substances Toxic fumes Carcinogenic Infectious Fire, explosion Environmental harm problems 2 of 12

COSHH SAYS THAT EMPLOYERS MUST: Identify hazardous substances TBT 01: COSHH COSHH SAYS THAT EMPLOYERS MUST: Identify hazardous substances Put controls in place Protect from contact Monitor exposure / health Have emergency procedures Train workers Monitor controls 3 of 12

SUBSTANCES COVERED BY COSHH: Chemicals with exposure limits TBT 01: COSHH SUBSTANCES COVERED BY COSHH: Chemicals with exposure limits Micro-organisms Dusts Medicines, pesticides, gases CHIP list HSE list NOTE: lead and asbestos have their own regulations 4 of 12

Likelihood of exposure Reduce exposure What PPE is used? TBT 01: COSHH COSHH CONTROLS: Hazardous substances Likelihood of exposure Reduce exposure What PPE is used? Face mask / helmet Goggles, safety-glasses Full face protection Gloves 5 of 12

Dangerous in various ways – avoid them. Use correct PPE TBT 01: COSHH COSHH SIGNS (1 of 4): TOXIC SUBSTANCE Dangerous in various ways – avoid them. Use correct PPE CORROSIVE SUBSTANCE Cause burns to skin / eyes – avoid them. Use correct PPE 6 of 12

Affects skin, eyes, lungs – avoid them – use correct PPE TBT 01: COSHH COSHH SIGNS (2 of 4) IRRITANT SUBSTANCE Affects skin, eyes, lungs – avoid them – use correct PPE HARMFUL SUBSTANCE Avoid contact with skin, eyes, lungs – use correct PPE 7 of 12

They behave like oxygen – they help other things to burn TBT 01: COSHH COSHH SIGNS (3 of 4): FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES Solids, liquids, gases, vapours – need source of heat / ignition (hot object, flame, spark) OXIDISING SUBSTANCES They behave like oxygen – they help other things to burn 8 of 12

HTM 1: COSHH COSHH SIGNS (4 of 4): EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCE Various solids, liquids, gases, vapours – need heat / ignition SUBSTANCE HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT For example pesticides / weed-killers 9 of 12

All types must be fitted properly & have correct filter for the work TBT 01: COSHH RPE: RESPIRATION PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: All types must be fitted properly & have correct filter for the work Disposable type: use one per shift Half face respirator type Helmet type   Full face respirator type – needs air supply 10 of 12

Laminate film, nitrile, neoprene, PVC, rubber Long gloves are best TBT 01: COSHH COSHH EYE PROTECTION: Simple goggles Full protection   COSHH GLOVES:- Laminate film, nitrile, neoprene, PVC, rubber Long gloves are best 11 of 12

TBT 01: COSHH COSHH CONTROLS AND PROTECTION – REVISION:   Identify hazardous substances in your workplace Contain hazardous chemicals – store them safely Keep oxidising agents away from flammable substances Use the right PPE including protection for the skin, eyes, respiratory system Deal with spills correctly Treat unknown chemicals as though they are hazardous Protect your colleagues and the public 12 of 10

If you see a problem DO NOT walk on by! See it – sort it! TBT 01: COSHH REMEMBER Statistically, waste management and recycling has a very high accident rate If you see a problem DO NOT walk on by! See it – sort it! Report accidents, incidents & near-misses! Do NOT become a statistic!