Health and Safety Standard

CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH ASSESSMENT

COSHH ASSESSMENT REF EGAWELD PLUS Page No 1 of 4

CHECKLIST FOR THE CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES WHICH MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH

QUESTION ANSWERS/COMMENTS

1. Manufacturer/Supplier? Bostik Limited

Name and address Common Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3EH

2. Trade name of product? Egaweld Plus

3. Physical Properties? Translucent liquid with solvent odour e.g. Colour and state

4. Main chemical ingredient? Butanone

5. Other chemical components? Acetone, cyclohexanone, tetrahydrofuran

6. Information from Data Sheet:

Potential to cause harm? Irritant e.g. Toxic, Corrosive, Etc.

Flammability? Highly flammable

WEL specified Acetone 500ppm May still be referenced as OEL, OES or Butanone 200ppm MEL Cyclohexane 10ppm Tetrahydrofuran 50ppm

Protective equipment recommended? Gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing. (Specify)

Storage, handling and disposal Flammable/combustible – keep away from oxidisers, heat and arrangements flames. Store at moderate temperatures in a dry, well ventilated area.

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6. Information from Data Sheet (continued)

Emergency procedures recommended: First aid Inhalation: Remove immediately from exposure. Move to fresh air at once. Seek medical attention. Skin contact: Promptly flush contaminated skin with water. Remove clothing if soaked through and flush the skin with water. Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing. Eye contact: Rinse the eye with water immediately. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention. Ingestion: DO NOT induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention. Beware of aspiration if vomiting occurs.

Accidental release Prevent entry into drains and water courses, uses emergency spill kit

Routes of entering the body? Inhalation Ingestion

Effects on body? May cause drowsiness and dizziness

7. Proposed application Application to surfaces

8. By Whom is the product to be used? Employees

9. Does use foreseeably affect public or No contractors

10. How is the product used? Brushing (Brushing, spraying, mixing)

11. Has consideration been given to a No safer substitute? If yes, what substitutes were considered?

12. Has a safe system of work been No established? - If ‘yes’ give details

13. Precautions to be taken in its use? Ventilation (Ventilation, etc.)

14. What information, training or All relevant personnel will be instructed on finding of COSHH instruction is intended to be given to assessment including method statement. Supervisors and Operatives?

15. Who will be responsible for Managing Director supervising the use of the substance?

NAME OF CLIENT:

LOCATION Various

NAME OF PERSON COMPLETING PART 1: (BLOCK CAPITALS)

SIGNATURE: DATE:

DATE OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW

COSHH REGULATIONS

WORK METHOD STATEMENT

PRODUCT: Bostik Egaweld Plus

FOR USE BY: Employees

WORK LOCATION: Various

METHOD STATEMENT

1. Only use this product in well ventilated areas

2. Do not use in and around sources of ignition. Ensure the containers has been grounded along with surrounding equipment to eliminate static electricity sparks.

3. Always wear appropriate PPE, that is gloves, goggles and also respirators if using for long periods of time in poorly ventilated areas.

4. Once finished with the product, ensure lid is tightly re-sealed and return to storage which should be away from any ignition sources, oxidisers and in dry area of moderate temperature.

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