COSHH Risk Assessment Ref No:

Site: South Mosul Site Site Safety Officer: Omar Fawaz

Describe the activity .

or work process.
(Inc. how long/ how often
this is carried out and
quantity substance used)
Location of process Battery Room
being carried out?
Identify the persons at risk: Employees √ Co-workers √ Public

Name the substance(s) involved in Potassium Hydroxide

the process KOH
(A copy of a current safety data sheet is caustic potash / caustic potash dry / caustic potash, dry solid, flake, bead or
available. And to be attached) granular / caustic potash, solid / caustic potash,solid / hydrate of potash /
hydrate of potassium / hydroxide of potash / hydroxide of potassium / lye
(=potassium hydroxide) / potash / potash hydrate / potash lye / potassium
hydrate / potassium hydroxide (K(OH)) / potassium hydroxide dry /
potassium hydroxide pellets / potassium hydroxide, dry solid, flake, bead or
granular / potassium hydroxide, electrolytical, solid / potassium hydroxide,
solid / Potassium hydroxide, solid / potassium lye
Classification (state the category of danger)

Very Toxic Extremely

√ Irritant-
dermatitis causing Flammable

Toxic √ Sensitising Highly

Flammable
√ Corrosive √ Biological Flammable

√ Harmful-lung Oxidising √ Environmental

damage if swallowed -aquatic organisms

Hazard Type

Gas Vapour Mist Fume Dust Liquid Solid Other (State)

Route of Exposure
√ √ √ √
In
Inhalation Skin Eyes Ingestion Other (State)
Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) please indicate n/a where not applicable
Long-term exposure level (8hrTWA): Short-term exposure level (15 mins):
n/a

Risks to Health from Identified Hazards: Note appropriate Risk Phrases

: Danger
Hazard statements (GHS-US) : H302 - Harmful if swallowed
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H402 - Harmful to aquatic life
Precautionary statements (GHS-US) : P260 - Do not breathe dust.
P264 - Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273 - Avoid release to the environment.
P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.
P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiti
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Control Measures: Note engineering, PPE, ventilation and other requirements needed
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Immediately call a poison centre or doctor/physician.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations
If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing

Safety Phrases:

Is health surveillance or monitoring required?

Yes √ No
Personal Protective Equipment (state type and standard)

Dust mask Visor

√
Respirator Goggles

√ √
Gloves Overalls

Footwear Other
First Aid / Emergency Measures
Inhalation: Remove the victim into fresh air. Doctor: administration of corticoid spray. Respiratory
problems: consult a doctor/medical service.
Skin: Wash immediately with lots of water (15 minutes)/shower. Do not apply (chemical) neutralizing
agents. Remove clothing while washing. Do not remove clothing if it sticks to the skin. Cover
wounds with sterile bandage. Consult a doctor/medical service. If burned surface > 10%: take
victim to hospital.
Eyes: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Cover eyes aseptically. Do not apply
neutralizing agents. Take victim to an ophthalmologist.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Immediately after ingestion: give lots of water to drink. Do not induce
vomiting. Do not give activated charcoal. Immediately consult a doctor/medical service. Call
Poison Information Centre (www.big.be/antigif.htm). Ingestion of large quantities: immediately
to hospital. Take the container/vomit to the doctor/hospital. Do not give chemical antidote.
Significant Spillage: Mark the danger area. Avoid ingress of water in the containers. Prevent dust cloud
formation.
Wash contaminated clothes. In case of hazardous reactions: keep upwind. In case of reactivity
hazard: consider evacuation.
Fire: EXTINGUISHING MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRES: Adapt extinguishing media to the
environment.
Storage: Note type of storage required
Storage: Storage temperature : 20 °C
Heat-ignition : KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: heat sources.
Prohibitions on mixed storage : KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: combustible materials. oxidizing agents.
strong acids.
highly flammable materials. metals. organic materials. water/moisture.
Storage area : Store in a dry area. Keep container in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up. Provide for a tub
to collect spills. Unauthorized persons are not admitted. Meet the legal requirements.
Special rules on packaging : SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: hermetical. watertight. corrosion-proof. dry. clean.
correctly
labelled. meet the legal requirements. Secure fragile packagings in solid containers.
Packaging materials : SUITABLE MATERIAL: steel. stainless steel. carbon steel. iron. nickel. cardboard.
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synthetic
material. glass. stoneware/porcelain. MATERIAL TO AVOID: lead. aluminium. copper. tin. zinc.
bronze. polyethylene.
Disposal of Substances & Contaminated Containers

Hazardous Waste √ Put Down Drain General Skip

(If Other Please State):

Is exposure adequately controlled?

Yes No √
Risk Rating Following Control Measures

High √ Medium Low

Assessed by: Omar Fawaz Date: 05.10.21 Review Date:

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