1. Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health:
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Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health:
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES INCLUDE:-
Oily substances & cleaning agents
Hazardous chemicals
Biological agents
Natural dusts
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2. POSSIBLE HEALTH PROBLEMS: Contact causing irritation
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POSSIBLE HEALTH PROBLEMS:
Contact causing irritation
Sensitising substances
Toxic fumes
Carcinogenic
Infectious
Fire, explosion
Environmental harm problems
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3. COSHH SAYS THAT EMPLOYERS MUST: Identify hazardous substances
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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
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4. SUBSTANCES COVERED BY COSHH: Chemicals with exposure limits
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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
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5. Likelihood of exposure Reduce exposure What PPE is used?
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COSHH CONTROLS:
Hazardous substances
Likelihood of exposure
Reduce exposure
What PPE is used?
Face mask / helmet
Goggles, safety-glasses
Full face protection
Gloves
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6. Dangerous in various ways – avoid them. Use correct PPE
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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
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7. Affects skin, eyes, lungs – avoid them – use correct PPE
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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
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8. They behave like oxygen – they help other things to burn
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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
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9. 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
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10. All types must be fitted properly & have correct filter for the work
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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
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11. Laminate film, nitrile, neoprene, PVC, rubber Long gloves are best
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COSHH EYE PROTECTION:
Simple goggles
Full protection
COSHH GLOVES:-
Laminate film, nitrile, neoprene, PVC, rubber
Long gloves are best
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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
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13. If you see a problem DO NOT walk on by! See it – sort it!
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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!