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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 assessment
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Inspection Items
Mark P = Pass, F = Fail, N/A = Not Applicable. Record notes for any F.
| # | Check Item | P | F | N/A | Notes / Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Identification | |||||
| 1 | Substance name, product name and manufacturer identified | ||||
| 2 | Safety Data Sheet (SDS) obtained and reviewed | ||||
| 3 | Hazard classification (GHS pictograms, signal word, H-statements) recorded | ||||
| 4 | Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) identified where applicable | ||||
| Exposure Assessment | |||||
| 5 | Task / activity using the substance described | ||||
| 6 | Route of exposure identified (inhalation, skin, ingestion, eyes) | ||||
| 7 | Duration and frequency of exposure assessed | ||||
| 8 | Number of persons exposed recorded | ||||
| 9 | Exposure monitoring data reviewed or monitoring arranged | ||||
| Risk Evaluation | |||||
| 10 | Risk rating assessed considering likelihood and severity | ||||
| 11 | Existing control measures identified and their effectiveness evaluated | ||||
| 12 | Health surveillance requirements determined | ||||
| Control Measures | |||||
| 13 | Elimination or substitution considered first | ||||
| 14 | Engineering controls in place (LEV, enclosure, ventilation) | ||||
| 15 | Administrative controls (procedures, training, signage) | ||||
| 16 | PPE specified (type, standard, replacement schedule) | ||||
| 17 | Storage requirements (ventilated cabinet, segregation, bunding) | ||||
| 18 | Emergency procedures (spill, first aid, fire) documented | ||||
| Information, Training & Review | |||||
| 19 | Workers informed of hazards and control measures | ||||
| 20 | Training provided on safe handling and emergency procedures | ||||
| 21 | Assessment reviewed at least annually or when circumstances change | ||||
| 22 | Health surveillance arranged where required by SDS or regulation | ||||
Deficiencies & Corrective Actions
| Item # | Description | Corrective action | Completed by / date |
|---|---|---|---|
Declaration
I declare that I have completed this COSHH risk assessment and that the control measures identified are suitable and sufficient to prevent or adequately control exposure. This assessment will be reviewed at the date specified or when significant changes occur.