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COSHH & Hazardous Substances
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Is there a dedicated, lockable COSHH store? Were (fire) safety warning signs displayed around the storage area?
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Has the product been delivered with the appropriate Hazard Data Sheet and has a COSHH risk assessment been produced for the product and the circumstances of its use?
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Are the materials stored correctly, safely in accordance with manufacturers requirements? Liquid substances within a drip tray? Were materials stored in a well ventilated area to prevent flammable build-ups?
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Are all substances still fit for purpose? (E.g. is there a use by date? has the paint gone hard? have chemicals gone off?)
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Have all operatives been given training/ briefing on the use of these substances, for:<br>- Normal use <br>- PPE requirements. Where masks are required, are they suitable (FFP3) and has the operative undertaken a face fit test?<br>- Personal hygiene (wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking)<br>- Actions in an emergency (first aid/environmental)<br>- Storage<br>- Disposal
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Are the operatives following the precautions and wearing PPE (e.g. gloves, glasses, coveralls, boots etc.) specified in the assessments in each case?
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Are appropriate health surveillance arrangements in place e.g. skin checks of those exposed to irritants which could lead to dermatitis and respiratory checks for those exposed to hazardous vapours/fumes?
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Do you have spill kits suitable for the types of materials stored (e.g. for chemicals, a spill kit that can absorb chemicals)?
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If substance has a Workplace Exposure Limit, is air monitoring /personal air sampling being conducted to ensure WEL is not being exceeded?
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Check if site management team are including the new Sypol COSHH assessment to the RAMS.
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Speak to site management team and question if further Sypol training is required?
