RPSG-FSMS-RA-COSHH-025

Rev:02; Date:07/12/18
COSSH RISK ASSESSMENT
Issue No. 02
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RPSG Carried Out By: James Kelly

Department: Catering - DFAC Date: 12/7/2018
Substance Name: Bivvy - Surface Cleaner CRA Number: 25

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Operation / Process Details

Job / Task: All purpose Cleaner for professional use.

Amount being used: Small (Up to 1L) Medium (1L to 5L) X Large (Over 5L)

Exposure and/or Eye effects: May cause mild, transient irritation

Health Hazards Skin: May cause transient gastrointestinal irritation
Inhalation: Irritation with prolonged exposure to concentrated material.
Ingestion: may result in nausea, vomitiing and diarrhea

Groups at risk: Users Others at risk: Store Handlers

Evaluation of hazards before safety / control measures in place

Health Hazard Risk Class

Note: Eyes 3 Low
Skin 3 Low
Risk Rating = Inhalation 2 Low
Likelihood x Severity Ingestion 2 Low

Existing safety / control measures (if applicable)

Hand Protection: Impervious gloves required

Eye Protection : None required. When using in large quantities, wear Safety glasses
Respiratory protection : Not normally required under normal use conditions
Skin Protection: No special requirements under normal use conditions
Normal Working Hygiene Measures: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing

Evaluation of hazards with safety / control measures in place

Health Hazard Risk Class

Note: Eyes 2 Low
Skin 2 Low
Risk Rating = Inhalation 2 Low
Likelihood x Severity Ingestion 2 Low

Risk Rating Risk Class

Likelihood (L) Severity (S)
1 = Rare 1 = Insignificant 1-3 Low
2 = Unlikely 2 = Minor 4-6 Moderate
3 = Possible 3 = Moderate 7 - 15 High
4 = Likely 4 = Major 16 - 25 Extreme
5 = Almost Certain 5 = Severe
 COSHH Assessment Form
Additional controls required (to reduce residual risk class to below 4)

Obtain and read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) before going to use the materials

Additional information
Eyes:Flush eyes with large amounts of water for 15 mins. Get medical attention
if irritation persists
Skin: If on skin, wash area with soap and water. if irritation continues, seek
medical attention.
First Aid:
Inhalation: Move to fresh air.
Ingestion: If swallowed, call a poison control center or doctor immediately. Do
not induce vomiting
General Advice: Consult Physician and show Safety Data Sheet.
Exposure Limits: Refer to MSDS
NON FLAMMABLE – In the event of a fire due to other causes the product is
compatible with water, foam, carbon dioxide and dry powder extinguishers. May
Fire: evolve toxic fumes if involved in a fire, wear self contained breathing apparatus
and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.

Store in original containers in a cool, dry, well ventilated area out of direct
Storage: sunlight.

Contain using sand or earth. Collect and place in clean, labelled containers for
Spillage: disposal. Wash area down with water.

Is the manufacturers safety data sheet (MSDS) Is maintenance of Engineering Controls in place?
attached to this assessment? (essential)
Yes x No Yes x No
Where RPE is used, is it inspected and Is monitoring required?
tested?
Yes x No Yes No x
Is Health Surveillance required? Has information, instruction and training been
provided?
Yes No x Yes x No

PPE Control measures ('X' if applicable)

X X
Additional control measures ('X' if applicable)

X x X
Assessment review
1st Review 07/12/18JKELLY 2nd Review (date & sign) 3rd Review (date & sign)