Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

RIG WASH LIQUID

COSHH Assessment MSDS
Number Date of issue

Sté hygiène et entretien du sud

Fabrication de produits
Name the substance(s) RIG WASH Suppliers Name & d’entretien et chimiques pour
involved in the process LIQUID Address:
L’hygiène et l’industrie
Usine : Route de l’aéroport km 6
Sfax Tunisie

Brief Description of Fill up and close Date of Assessment

September 2018
Task/Activity: loop circulation

Location of Use Hasdrubal plant Date of Issue September 2018

Department OPS Date of Next Review September 2023

Hazardous substances used

Occupational
Exposure Limits
Chemical or Biological (Long, Short & Unit) Key Health
Form Quantity
Agent Effects
LD50 LD50 LC50
Oral Dermal Inhalation

600 Not Not

sodium metasilicate
mg/kg listed listed  Causes serious
alcohols, C9-C11, ethoxylated eye irritation.
>2000 >2000 Not
mg/kg mg/kg listed
 May cause
irritation with
diethylene glycol monobutyl ether local redness.
 Liquid 2410 2764 >2.1
5000L mg/kg mg/kg mg/L 4 h  Expected to be a
 Clear, blue liquid,
(5m3) low ingestion
sodium tripolyphosphate  Odour: detergent
3100 >7940 Not hazard.
mg/kg mg/kg listed  Expected to be a
sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate low inhalation
500- hazard.
Not Not
2000
listed listed
mg/kg

How exposure occurs or could foreseeable

Description of different Route of exposure Amount used/created Frequency /duration
steps of the activity
 Operations team to transfer  Causes skin  1m3 D-0153 C water side  15m D-0153 C water side
6m3 of Rig wash into D-0153 C irritation  2m3 D-0153 C  30m D-0153 C Condensate
& D via utility connection using  Causes serious eye Condensate side side
windy pump.  irritation  1m3 D-0153 d water side  15m D-0153 D water side
 2m3 D-0153 D  30m D-0153 D Condensate
Condensate side side

 Close Loop Circulation with  Causes skin  7m3 D-0153 C water side  8Hrs D-0153 C water side
Chemical (Rig wash and  11m3 D-0153 D water
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Water) irritation side  8Hrs D-0153 D water side
 Causes serious eye  18m3 D-0153 D  12Hrs D-0153 D Condensate
 irritation Condensate side side
 25m3 D-0153 C  12Hrs D-0153 C Condensate
Condensate side side

 Inventory Transfer from D-0153  Causes skin  25m3 from D-153 C  3Hrs
C to open drain using windy irritation condensate
pump  Causes serious eye
 irritation

Personnel at Risk
*Delete as appropriate
Employees Non Employees Visitors Public
 Yes  No  No  No

Existing Control Measures

*Detail Control Measures in Place
Measure Guidance Details Details
Elimination Eliminate the requirement to use
 No
substance.

Substitution Use an alternative less hazardous

 No
substance.
Isolation Totally enclose process &
 Process is uncontained
handling systems. Remote
handling, containment of
substance (e.g pipelines) or
Segregation via Distance.
Reduction Plant or Process Change. Modify
 Minimum employees exposed
process or change conditions to
reduce exposure.
Reduce No. of Employees,
Exposure Time, Substance
Quantities.
Safe Systems Identify & define methods of work

of Work which minimise emission,  Permit to work issued for work, Risk assessment, COSHH in
generation or release of place
substances hazardous to health.
Good Regular cleaning. Ensure good
 There are washing facilities nearby
Housekeeping housekeeping standards.
and Hygiene Adequate facilities for washing,
changing, storage, etc.
Information, Provide adequate information,
 MSDSs were kept in the workshop/work area
Instruction, instruction & training on
Training & chemicals, controls etc.
Supervision Reference procedures
Ventilation Partial Enclosures, Local Exhaust
 Activity at open area
Ventilation (LEV) &/or Sufficient
General Ventilation.
Handling Provide Safe Handling, Storage
 Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-
Transport & Disposal of including ventilated place. Keep from freezing
wastes.  Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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Emergency Procedure available, Employees
 Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers are
Procedures Aware / Training Provided, Spill located in the terminal
Kits / Containment available.
Monitoring Health Surveillance / Exposure
 NO
Monitoring conducted

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Eye/face Protection
 Safety glasses with side shields or
Dust mask
goggles.
Visor Skin and body protection
 Wear protective gloves and protective
clothing.
Respiratory Protection
 No personal respiratory equipment
normally required.
Respirator Goggles General Hygiene Considerations
 Handle in accordance with good industrial
hygiene and safety practice.
 Routinely wash work clothing to
 Remove contaminants.

Gloves Overalls

Exposure without PEE

*Delete as appropriate
Chemical
Inhalation Eye & Skin Ingestion Injection
Agent
All Unlikely High Unacceptable Unlikely

Assessment conclusion ( tick one box) Tick

Acceptable x
Unacceptable
Inconclusive

Actions to prevent or ensure adequate exposure control

Action Name/ Completed
Type Description Responsibility signature/date
/target date
Remedial action(s) General health and safety measures:
 When using do not eat, drink, smoke, and
sniff. Wash hands before breaks and after
work. After cleaning,
 Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of
accident or wellness, seek medical advice
immediately (show directions for use or
safety data sheet if possible). If unconscious,
place in recovery position and seek medical
advice.
In case of :
Eye contact:
 Rinse cautiously with water for several
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minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do.
 Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: get
medical advice/attention.
Skin contact:
 Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation
occurs: get medical advice/attention. Take off
contaminated clothing and wash it before
reuse.
Inhalation:
 If difficulties occur after mist/spray has been
inhaled, remove person to fresh air and keep
comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON
CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel
concerned or unwell.
Ingestion:
 Rinse mouth. Remove person to fresh air and
keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing. Do not induce vomiting unless
directed by medical personnel. Call a
POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you
feel concerned or unwell.

Measures to prevent or
 Avoid contact with eyes
control exposure
(engineering &
administrative)
Use of controls
Suitable Extinguishing Media
 Use extinguishing measures that are
appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
 None.
Specific hazards arising from the
chemical
 During fire, gases hazardous to health may
be formed including oxides of carbon,
phosphorous, and sulfur and other irritating
gases.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for
Firefighters
 As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing
apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH
(approved or equivalent) and full protective
gear.

Maintenance/test/exam
 Inspection of safety shower and eye wash

Exposure monitoring

Health surveillance

Information / instruction /
 Inform operators of the outcome of the
training COSHH Assessment

Other
 Environmental precautions:
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Storage: Note type of storage required
Storage:

 Keep containers tightly closed in a dry,

 cool and well-ventilated place
 Keep from freezing.
Precautions for sage handling:

 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Disposal of Substances & Contaminated Containers

Hazardous Waste Put Down Drain General Skip

Waste Treatment methods

 Dispose of in accordance with local regulations

ADD TO COSHH INVENTORY / DATABASE:

Assessor
AOUINI Slim
Name: Signature Date:
(Print) (OPS Tech)

Verifier HSSE Signature Date

Approver HSSE Signature Date