OTIS - RISK ASSESSMENT FORM Based on ISO 178 Risk Assessment

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NO: COSHH C 03 DATE: Reviewed and updated 20 March 2010 [1 July NOTES
2005]

SITE & LOCATION: The following details the COSHH assessment of the following Products:
Use of and exposure to Lotoxane Solvent Degreaser – NOT LOTOXANE XF
Note; - Originally developed for cleaning and degreasing where restricted space and associated toxicity prohibited the
use of chlorinated hydrocarbons.
KEEP WAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS and OPEN FLAMES. FLASH POINT:- 62 degree C
STORE AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS etc In event of fire, use Class B extinguishing
agent [dry chemical, CO2] - do not use water.
CLEAN UP:- Ventilate Area, collect with absorbent, non-combustible material into suitable
containers

EMERGENCY CONTACT: Arrow Chemicals Ltd., Rawdon Road, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6DA DISPOSAL: - Via reputable waste disposal contractor as aliphatic hydrocarbon waste.

Assessment carried out by: Richard Askew P = Persons at S = Severity F = Frequency/Probability

Risk

Signed: Negligible 1 Impossible 1 Probable 5

MAIN ACTIVITY/SITUATION: Employee E Minor Injury 2 Improbabl 2 Frequent 6

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Exposure to Lotoxane Solvent Degreaser – degreasing agent during lift installation. Contractor C Serious Injury 3 Remote 3
Assessment made on concentrated cleaner / degreaser. Use as supplied without dilution. Public P Major Injury 4 Occasiona 4
Applied with brush or spray using brush to agitate stubborn deposits before allowing to dry. l
N Activity/Location Hazards Identified - (Effect) P S F Risk Control Measures/Corrective Actions S F Risk Residual Risk
o Materials/Tools etc
Ratin Identifying persons responsible where necessary. Ratin
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(S x F) (S x F)
A Cleaner entering the May cause irritation of eyes and mucous E 2 4 8 Engineer to wear eye protection. – See Company 1 2 2 If irritation persists refer for
eyes membranes. Safety Handbook. If contact occurs rinse eyes with medical attention.
copious quantities of water for at least fifteen minutes
while lifting eyelids.
B Inhalation of cleaner May cause irritation of nose / upper respiratory E 3 3 9 Use in well ventilated areas. If feeling dizzy / suffering 2 2 4 Get prompt medical
system due to vapour or dust contact. May cause P from headaches etc remove exposed person to fresh air attention.
headache and dizziness. at once. Keep affected person warm and at rest.
C Skin contact May cause irritation of skin E 2 5 10 Impervious nitrile or rubber gloves must be worn– 1 2 2 If irritation occurs, seek
see Company Safety Handbook. Lotoxane will cause medical advice.
gloves to swell upon prolonged contact so gloves
should be replaced according to wear. Do not
smoke. Wash any contaminated skin with soap and
water. Wear overalls / protective clothing - remove
contaminated clothing immediately. Use suitable lotion
to moisturize skin. Wash hands / face before eating and
toilet.
D Adsorption through High-pressure injection / adsorption though the E 1 1 1 1 1 1
skin skin not likely.

Risk Rating Key: 1 - 4 Low = Acceptable, 5 - 9 Medium = Investigate and where practical reduce the risk, 10 - 14 High = Action must be taken to reduce the risk,
15 - 24 Very High = RISK IS TOO HIGH TO START WORK OR CONTINUE. WORK MUST STOP
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OTIS - RISK ASSESSMENT FORM Based on ISO 178 Risk Assessment

E Ingestion of cleaner May cause gastrointestinal symptoms including E 3 2 6 DO NOT INDUCE VOMITTING - rinse mouth thoroughly 1 2 2 Accidental ingestion is very
upset stomach, which may lead to aspiration due with water. unlikely
to ingestion of subsequent vomit. Aspiration into
lungs with possible resultant chemically induced
pneumonia.

Risk Rating Key: 1 - 4 Low = Acceptable, 5 - 9 Medium = Investigate and where practical reduce the risk, 10 - 14 High = Action must be taken to reduce the risk,
15 - 24 Very High = RISK IS TOO HIGH TO START WORK OR CONTINUE. WORK MUST STOP
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