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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

COSHH

CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH

DEFINITION

  • Labelled as such
  • Work Exposure Limits
  • Biological Agents
  • Dust (substantial)
  • Water - Legionnaires
  • Welding fumes
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REGULATIONS

CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH 2002
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PROCESS

ASSESS, IDENTIFY, CONTROL, MONITOR AND REVIEW
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DATASHEET

IDENTIFICATION, HAZARDS, FIRE FIGHTING, HANDLING AND STORAGE TRANSPORT

HIERARCHY OF CONTROL

MANAGE THE PROCESS, SUBSTITUTION, ENCLOSE THE PROCESS, ENGINEERING SYSTEMS, PPE

HEALTH

  • Isocyanates > Asthma
  • Solder fumes
  • Glues and Resins
  • Wood dust
  • Flour and Grain
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ROUTES OF ENTRY

INHALATION, INGESTION, PUNCTURE, SKIN SURFACE
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SIGNAGE

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

GLOVES, BOOTS, MASKS, GOGGLES, OVERALLS, COATS
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SUMMARY

KEY POINTS
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REFERENCES

  • HSE WEBSITE
  • Barbour index > safety office
  • Safety Office website
  • PU Code of Practice
  • Forms
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