CoSHH Risk Assessment To MAROTEX

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COSHH Risk Assessment

Name of Premises: Zone 6A&6B Section/Area: Stuff village Zone 6A&6B

Describe the activity


or work process. MAROTEX-JAZEERA FACTORY FOR PAINTS CO-
(Include how long and how
often this is carried out and
the quantity of substance
used)
Location of process Buildings Zone 6A&6B
being carried out?
Identify the persons at risk: Employees √ Contractors √ Public
(including trainees) (including students)

Name the substance involved in the


process and its manufacturer. MAROTEX
(A copy of a current safety data sheet for this
substance should be attached to this
assessment)
Classification (state the category of danger)

Aquatic
Acute toxicity Cat 1-3 √ Serious health √ Environment
hazard
Acute toxicity (cat 4) Flammable Explosive
Toxic
Corrosive Oxidising Gas under
pressure

Hazard Type

√ √ √ √ √

Gas Vapour Mist Fume Dust Liquid Solid Other (State)


Route of Exposure
√ √ √
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):

State the Risks to Health from Identified Hazards


This preparation is not c assed as flammable, hazardous to health by directive 1999/45/EC.

Inhalation of vapour or mist may cause headache, nausea, and irritation of nose, throat & lungs
Eye Contact
Direct contact with eye may cause slight frritation.
Skin Contact
Prolonged or repeated skin contact can cause slight skin irritation.

Control Measures: (for example extraction, ventilation, training, supervision).


1 - Taking TBT before starting work.
2 - Wear a respirator and complete personal protective equipment.
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3 - The limits of exposure to these materials are taken into account, and the duration of work exposure to a
maximum of 8 hours per day is adhered to.

Ensure adequate ventilation, if possible with extractor fans at workplace & appropriate general extraction.
Personnel should wear regularly laundered overalls.

If this ventilation is insufficient to maintain concentration of fumes below the exposure limits, wear breathing
apparatus.

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 Measures
Inhalation
Move the patient to the fresh air.
Eye Contact
Flush eyes with fresh water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician if frritation persists.
Skin Contact
Wash skin with soap & fresh water. Consult a physician if irritation persists.
Ingestion
If swallowed rinse the mouth with water & give 2 glasses of water to drink. Consult to
physician.

Storage
Keep away from oxidizers.

Keep in cool, dry & ventilated place.

Keep in closed container.

Do not store in reactive metal containers

Disposal of Substances & Contaminated Containers

Hazardous Waste √ Skip Return to Depot √ Return to Supplier Other

(If Other Please State):

Is exposure adequately controlled?


Yes √ No
What further action needs to be taken
Action By Who By what date

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Assessed by Env. Spec. : ISLAM AMR MOHAMED AMR

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New and old CLP symbols

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New Pictogram Number Hazard Class (CLP) Old “CHIP”
Symbol
GHS-01 Explosives; Self-reactive
substances and mixtures,
types A, B; Organic
peroxides, types A,B

Explosive
GHS-02 Flammable gases, aerosols,
liquids or solids; Self-reactive
substances and mixtures;
Pyrophoric liquids and solids;
self-heating substances and
mixtures; Substances and
mixtures which in contact with
water emit flammable gases;
Organic peroxides Highly/extremely
flammable
GHS-03 Oxidising gases, liquids and
solids

Oxidising
GHS-04 Compressed gases, liquids
and solids; Liquefied gases;
Refrigerated liquefied gases; No current symbol
Dissolved gases

GHS-05 Corrosive to metals; Skin


corrosion; Severe eye
damage

Corrosive

GHS-06 Acute toxicity (Cat 1-3)

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New Pictogram Number Hazard Class (CLP) Old “CHIP”
Symbol

Toxic/ Harmful
Very Toxic

GHS-07 Acute toxicity (Cat 4)


Skin and eye irritation; Skin
sensitisation; Specific target
organ toxicity; Respiratory
tract irritation; Narcotic effects

Harmful/Irritant
GHS-08 Respiratory sensitisation;
Germ cell mutagenicity;
Carcinogenicity; Reproductive
toxicity; Specific target organ
toxicity; Aspiration hazard
No current specific
symbol

Use either

GHS-09 Hazardous to the aquatic


environment

Dangerous for the


environment

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