Process Ref: ___________
Department: ______________________________
Process Description: ______________________________________________________
Substance (s) Used: _______________________________________________________
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ASSESSMENT:
The risk to the health of the operators working on this process during times of normal production is not considered significant because:
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The substance(s) used is/are stated on the material data safety sheet as being non-hazardous. The MSDS is attached.
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The short duration and irregularity of the process present little opportunity for the operators to be exposed to substances hazardous to health.
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The control measures in operation are adequate to control employee exposure. The control measures are:
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The substances used are not regarded as being hazardous to health in the context of the COSHH Regulations, e.g. gases as asphyxiants.
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The short time the operator(s) is/are in contact with or in the vicinity of the substances listed above presents little or no opportunity for exposure.
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No substances hazardous to health are used in this process.
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If the manufacturer’s instructions are followed, the opportunity for exposure to substances hazardous to health is low.
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This assessment should be reviewed and/or repeated whenever there is evidence to suspect that it is no longer valid, or where there has been a significant change in the work method or exposure concentrations to which this assessment relates.
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Signed: ____________________________
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Position: __________________________ |
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Print Name: ________________________
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Date: __________________ |
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Review Date:________________
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