COSHH Awareness Training Presntation PDF

Control of Substances Hazardous
to Health Awareness
Training
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Awareness Training
Anjum Khan
Chartered Health and Safety Consultant
BA (Hons), CFIOSH, OSHCR, AIEMA
Domestic Arrangements
Programme
Registration and Introduction

Health & Safety Legislation
What are Substances Hazardous to Health?
COSHH Regulations
Health Affects
Controlling hazardous substances
Exercise
Question & Answers
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What is COSHH?
 It is a legal framework & legislation

 to protect employees from Substances
Hazardous to Health
 Outlines step by step approach to COSHH
Regulations
 Identifies Substances Hazardous to Health
 Lays down step by step approach to the control of
risks arising from Substances Hazardous to Health
 Employers and employees have legal
responsibilities to ensure their health and safety
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In the UK every year
 2.2 million people suffer work related

ill-health
 6,000 die as a result of work related
cancer
 500 die from other work related
diseases
 39 million working days lost
 Cost £4 - £6 billion
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Definition of a Substance Hazardous to Health

Very toxic, toxic, harmful, corrosive
or irritant
Exposure limit
Biological agent
Dust
Any substance creating a comparable hazard
Substances that have chronic or delayed affects,
e.g. carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for
reproduction
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Substances Hazardous to Health
Substance - which can cause ill-health

Substance means - natural or artificial
Solid (dust & Powders) - Liquid - Gases -
Vapours - Bacteria and viruses
Listed in CHIP Regulations - Approved
Supply List
Substances with Risk & Safety phrases
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Substances Hazardous to Health Types
 Solvents (dermatitis)
 Gases (Certain gases affect Respiratory system)
 Water (Biological hazard Legionnaires disease)
 Petrol (Benzene -toxic)
 Oils and Lubricants (Skin diseases)
 Fumes from Vehicles (Carbon monoxide)
 Wood dust/hard wood (can cause cancer)
 Welding fumes (Metal fume fever)
 Lead (Poisoning)
 Flour (Asthma)
 Acid (Skin burns)
 Asbestos (Lung cancer)
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Harmful Effects
Dermatitis from contact with harmful substances

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Under The Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Sec2
(Employers Responsibility)
“it shall be the duty of every employer

to ensure, so far as reasonably
practicable, the health, safety, and
welfare of all his employees”
This also includes visitors, contractors,

members of the general public and
trespassers who may be affected by
your business
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COSHH Employers’ Responsibilities

Assess the risk to Health and safety due to working with
Substances hazardous to Health and periodically review risks
Decide what precautions are needed
Prevent or control exposure
to substances
Monitor exposure at the workplace
Ensure control measures are used
Maintain, examine and test control
measures
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COSHH Employers’ Responsibilities
Carry out Health Surveillance if appropriate
Inform Emergency Services (fire fighters) of

any substances which are risk to health
Ensure employees exposed to Substances

hazardous to health are informed instructed
trained and Supervised
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Information, Instruction
& Training
The risks to health

The precautions
Should include:
Control measures
Personal protective equipment
Monitoring of exposure
Health surveillance
Emergency procedures
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Under The Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Sec 7
(Employees Responsibility)
“it shall be the duty of every employee,

whilst at work, to take reasonable care
for the health and safety of himself and
other persons who may be affected by
his act or omissions at work’
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COSHH Employees Responsibilities

Co-operate with employers so that the employer can meet the
employers obligation under COSHH Regulations
Full and Proper use of control measures
Where appropriate attend for Medical Examination if required
Where appropriate provide Health information
required by EMS/Doctor
Report problems
Work in a safe and reasonable manner
Follow the rules and systems of work
Wear Personal Protective Equipment
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What is Classification?
Classification’ of a chemical is a scientific assessment of
whether it can cause harm – for example whether it has the
potential to cause cancer, explode, irritate the eyes, etc.
What is a Hazard?
The potential for something to cause harm is known as
‘hazard’. All sorts of chemicals that surround us in daily life
are hazardous but most of them can be used safely.
What is a Risk?
Risk is the chance, high or low, of somebody or the
environment being harmed by the hazard, and how serious
that harm could be.
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Hazard Symbols
Explosive (Symbol exploding bomb)
May explode if exposed to fire, heat, shock,
friction
Flammable (Symbol Flame)
Flammable if exposed to ignition source, spark,
heat. Some substances with this symbol may give
off flammable gases in contact with water
Corrosive (Symbol Corrosion)

Corrosive material which may cause skin burns and
permanent eye damage. May corrode metals
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Hazard Symbols
Acute Toxicity (Symbol Skull and Cross Bones)
Toxic material which may cause life threatening
effects amounts with short exposure
Oxidising Flame Over Circle (Symbol Flame)

These substances provide oxygen which
allows other materials to burn more
Hazardous to the Environment (Symbol Dead

Tree and Fish) These substances can easily
harm the environment
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Hazard Symbols
Gas Under Pressure (Symbol Gas Cylinder)
Contains gas under pressure, Gas released may be
very cold. Gas container may explode if heated
Serious Health Hazard (Symbol Health Hazard)

May cause serious and prolonged health effects on
short or long term exposure
Health Hazard/Hazardous to the Ozone Layer
(Symbol Exclamation Mark)
May cause irritation (redness, rash) or less serious
toxicity
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Hazard Symbols
Health Hazard/Hazardous to the Ozone
Layer (Symbol Exclamation Mark)
Toxic to aquatic organisms and may cause
long lasting effects in the environment
You’ll see that the old 'harmful/irritant' symbol is missing.

This has been replaced by the exclamation mark pictogram:
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Warning/Indication - Danger posed by Substance
Risk Phrase: States the hazard of the

material“ Harmful by
inhalation” “Toxic if swallowed”
Safety Phrase:States that precautions should

be taken “Keep away from
sources of ignition – No smoking
Avoid contact with eyes, Do not
empty into drains
Take precautionary measures
against static discharge”
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Occupational Exposure Limits
The COSHH Regulations 2002 define a type of
occupational exposure limit, the workplace exposure
limit (WEL).
If a substance has been assigned a WEL, exposure of

employees should be kept below the WEL. If the WEL is
exceeded, the employer must identify the reason it was
exceeded and take appropriate action to remedy the
situation.
An annual list of WELs, approved by the Health and

Safety Executive, is published in EH40: Workplace
Exposure Limits.
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Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL’s)
 Workplace Exposure Limits exposure limits are

expressed as time-weighted averages, i.e. the
average airborne concentration of a chemical that
a worker may be exposed to over a period of time.
 They are typically expressed as long-term (8-hour)

or
 short-term (15-minute) time-weighted averages.
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Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)
Employers’ Duties is to determine if a substance :
Has a workplace exposure limit (WEL), decide whether to
monitor the airborne concentration of the substance to
which employees are exposed
Has a workplace exposure limit and then aim to ensure

that exposure is kept below the WEL
Has a WEL, it will be necessary to decide whether to

monitor the airborne concentration of the substance to
which employees are exposed.
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Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)
Employees’ Must:
Help their employer to comply with their duties
under the Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) to keep exposure
below the workplace exposure limit of a substance
hazardous to health
Make proper use of all control measures provided

to control exposure
Co-operate when personal samplings of airborne

concentrations are taken.
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Routes of Entry
Skin and Eye: Could possibly produce burns,

rashes, dermatitis allergies,
irritation and blindness
Inhalation: Could cause dizziness,

nausea, headache or
unconsciousness and
harm your nose, throat
and lungs.
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Routes of Entry
Wounds: Substances may breach

the skin through a wound.
Swallowing: Could damage your stomach,

liver, or other organs.
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Target Organs
Lungs
Liver
Nervous System
Kidneys Skin
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Substances Exposure
Some substances, in addition to being inhaled,
can be absorbed into the body through unbroken
skin.
These substances are given the notation “Sk”

Consider appropriate ways to prevent skin
contamination.
Other substances that are capable of causing

respiratory sensitisation are labelled “Sen”
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Effects of Hazardous Substances
Different Substance - Different effects
Acute: (short-term)
effects Skin
eye irritation, headaches,
dizziness, nausea, unconsciousness
Chronic: (Long-term)
effects
Cancer, Lung disease (asthma),
Liver and kidney dysfunction
Intermediate effects: dermatitis, sensitising

and any other allergic
reactions
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Identifying Hazardous Substances
Supply label
Product safety data sheet
Industry information
Publications
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Labels for Substances
All hazardous substances must be

labelled by law and this is regulated by
the:-
Chemical (Hazard Information and

Packaging For Supply ) Regulations.
The aim of Labelling is to enable easy

identification of the type of hazard posed
and provide basic information
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Supply Label
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Problems with Labels
Do not assume that if it is not labelled it is safe;

The label may be missing;
It may be old and has never been labelled;
The substance may have been transferred to
another container;
DO NOT USE Unknown Substances;
DO NOT ASSUME you should know what the
substance is
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Safety Data Sheet
The requirements for datasheet: Regulation 6 of Chemicals

Hazard Information and
Packaging for supply
(CHIP).
Purpose : Take necessary steps to

protect Health and Safety
of Employees
Provision: No obligation for

employers to provide Data
sheet directly to employees
- However to Safety Reps
under SRSC 1977
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Material Safety Data Sheets
Legal requirement placed on commercial

suppliers of chemicals and products
Composition/information on ingredients
16 Headings
Updated as appropriate
Not designed as a risk assessment
Use of Risk Phrases and Safety Phrases
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Identification of the substance/preparation and company

Composition/information on ingredients
Hazard identification
First-aid measures
Fire-fighting measures
Accidental release measures
Handling and storage
Exposure controls/personal protection
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Physical and chemical properties

stability and reactivity
Toxicological information
Ecological information
Disposal consideration
Transport information
Regulatory information
Other information
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Control of Substances
All substances must have been assessed

before using;
Relevant personnel must be trained;

Hazardous Substances must be stored
when not in use;
Containers must only contain what the

label says
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Monitoring of Exposure
Monitoring of exposure must be carried out where it

is necessary to ensure that exposure is adequately
controlled.
Monitoring would be required where there could be

serious risks to health if control measures should
deteriorate, it cannot be guaranteed without
measurement that exposure limits are not being
exceeded.
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Last resort
It must be suitable for the hazard
It must be looked after and maintained
It must be suitable for the user
It must be used by trained workers
It must be worn - where a risk assessment
states that a PPE is required
Advice on selection of PPE
Provisions-washing facilities-clothing & PPE
accommodation and storage-eating and drinking facilities
PPE properly used- examined and tested
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Maintenance
Control measures must be maintained in

efficient working order and good repair.
Local exhaust ventilation

must be tested at least once every 14 months.
The regulation also requires examination and

testing of respiratory equipment at suitable
intervals.
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Health Surveillance
Control measures must be maintained in efficient working
order and good repair.
Health Surveillance is required, where there is

significant exposure to a substance or:
Where there is an unidentifiable disease or adverse health effect which may

be related to the exposure and
There is a reasonable likelihood that this may occur under the particular work
conditions
The surveillance can be carried out
by doctors, nurses or trained supervisors making simple checks.
Where the surveillance is carried out, records or

copies of them must be kept for 40 years from the date
of the last entry.
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Storage and Handling of Chemicals
Maintain good standard of
housekeeping
Prohibit smoking, eating and drinking
where substances are handled or stored
Good personal hygiene (e.g. washing
hands after handling hazardous
substances)
Store minimum quantities of chemicals
in working areas
Containers properly marked
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Storage and Handling of Chemicals
Chemicals are handled with care
Advise staff on wearing of appropriate PPE

Treat any injury promptly
Written procedures should be used in staff

training
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Summary
COSHH is designed to protect people from hazardous
substances used at work
Assess risk of harm to people

Controlling exposure to the substance
Making sure the control measures work
Providing Information, Instruction,
training and Supervision
Thank you for your attention
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Control of Substances Hazardous

Registration and Introduction

 It is a legal framework & legislation

In the UK every year

 2.2 million people suffer work related

Definition of a Substance Hazardous to Health

Substances Hazardous to Health

Substance - which can cause ill-health

Dermatitis from contact with harmful substances

“it shall be the duty of every employer

This also includes visitors, contractors,

COSHH Employers’ Responsibilities

COSHH Employers’ Responsibilities

Carry out Health Surveillance if appropriate

Inform Emergency Services (fire fighters) of

Ensure employees exposed to Substances

The risks to health

“it shall be the duty of every employee,

COSHH Employees Responsibilities

Corrosive (Symbol Corrosion)

Oxidising Flame Over Circle (Symbol Flame)

Hazardous to the Environment (Symbol Dead

Serious Health Hazard (Symbol Health Hazard)

You’ll see that the old 'harmful/irritant' symbol is missing.

Warning/Indication - Danger posed by Substance

Risk Phrase: States the hazard of the

Safety Phrase:States that precautions should

If a substance has been assigned a WEL, exposure of

An annual list of WELs, approved by the Health and

Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL’s)

 Workplace Exposure Limits exposure limits are

 They are typically expressed as long-term (8-hour)

Has a workplace exposure limit and then aim to ensure

Has a WEL, it will be necessary to decide whether to

Make proper use of all control measures provided

Co-operate when personal samplings of airborne

Skin and Eye: Could possibly produce burns,

Inhalation: Could cause dizziness,

Wounds: Substances may breach

Swallowing: Could damage your stomach,

These substances are given the notation “Sk”

Other substances that are capable of causing

Intermediate effects: dermatitis, sensitising

Labels for Substances

All hazardous substances must be

Chemical (Hazard Information and

The aim of Labelling is to enable easy

Do not assume that if it is not labelled it is safe;

The requirements for datasheet: Regulation 6 of Chemicals

Purpose : Take necessary steps to

Provision: No obligation for

Legal requirement placed on commercial

Identification of the substance/preparation and company

Physical and chemical properties

All substances must have been assessed

Relevant personnel must be trained;

Containers must only contain what the

Monitoring of exposure must be carried out where it

Monitoring would be required where there could be

Control measures must be maintained in

Local exhaust ventilation

The regulation also requires examination and