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Use of Chemicals in Cleaning

C.O.S.H.H Awareness Training

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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Aim of COSHH?To protect people against risks to their health, whether immediate or delayed, from substances hazardous to health arising from a work activity.COSHH is a legal objective and requirement.It is there to enforce and raise safety standards in the workplace.It is there to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents involving chemicals andother hazardous substances.

COSHH is based on identifying the hazard of a substance and then determining the risk…

What is C.O.S.H.H?

SummaryA 46-year-old school cook developed breathing problems after working with flour in the school kitchen. The room was small with poor ventilation. Her breathing problems became so severe that she could hardly walk. She had to sleep sitting up.Her daily job included dough making in a large mixer. There were no controls for the flour dust. HSE investigationThe cook contacted her union, which supported her with a compensation claim on the basis that decent working conditions were not provided. The council admitted that it had not taken sufficient action over the problem despite repeated complaints. HSE was not involved. EffectsThe cook became severely asthmatic. She had to retire early on health grounds, and the courts eventually awarded her £200,000 in damages.But the money will not bring back her health. While she was able to move out of town, she rarely leaves the house. She faces a very restricted lifestyle. Details From Health & Safety Executive

Case StudiesSchool cook can hardly Walk

What’s Wrong Here

We need a strong product to properly and effectively clean the oven, so we cannot mitigate or reduce the hazard of the task. However, we can manage the risk better, By ensuring we wear gloves to protect our skin and goggles to protect the eyes we reduce the risk of suffering harm.If not…..This may happen

COSHH is all about identifying the hazards and managing the risks…

Hazards and Risks?

Everyone!COSHH is everyone’s responsibility. We are all responsible for complying with COSHH. Which falls under the scope of the Health and Safety at Work act.

Ignorance of the law is no defence and should your actions (or inaction) cause an accident you could be charged with anything from negligence to manslaughter.

Therefore, it is important that you fully understand your responsibility – not only to ensure your safety and your colleagues safety, but also to avoid falling foul of the law.

This may all sound rather alarming. Thankfully, it is really very, very simple to stay legal and stay safe…

C.O.S.H.H – Who is Responsible?

Correct Dosing & Dilution

The CLP regulation implements the United Nations’ Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) in the EU. GHS is being adopted worldwide to improve and harmonise worker and consumer safety and facilitate global trade.

Some of the differences you may see are: ‣ classification criteria and classification methods are different for some types of hazard, so some chemical products may be classified more or less severely; ‣ new hazard pictograms will replace danger symbols on labels; ‣ new wording in hazard (H) and precautionary (P) statements will replace risk (R) and safety (S) phrases; ‣ classifications for both the CLP and the previous legislation on SDS, and label information moved from Section 15 to Section 2 of the SDS.

CLP Regulation

New Hazard Symbols

Irritant Chemicals that may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes.Acute Toxicity. Skin and eye irritation. Skin sensitisation. Specific target organ toxicity. Reproductive toxicity. Specific target organ toxicity. Aspiration hazard.

New Hazard Symbols

Respiratory Sensitisation.May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes/may cause

damage to organs. May damage/suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause / suspected of causing cancer. May cause

allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

New Hazard Symbols

Corrosive May on contact cause destruction of living tissue or burns.

Can attack and destroy skin, eyes etc. Concentrated solutions of strong acids would be labelled with the corrosive symbol. Concentrated solutions of strong alkalis would also be labelled this way. Anyone using a corrosive substance should wear gloves and eye protection, such as goggles or a face shield.

New Hazard Symbols

Toxic Chemicals that at low levels cause damage to health

Anyone using a toxic or very toxic chemical would need to take great care. They should wear gloves and eye protection, and they may wear a mask over their mouth and nose or handle the chemical in well ventilated or specialist conditions.

New Hazard Symbols

Highly Flammable Chemicals that may catch fire in contact with air, only need brief contact with an ignition source, have a very low flash point or evolve highly flammable gases in contact with water. Only a handful of actual cleaning chemicals fall under this category. This symbol is more often seen on aerosol containers. The chemical itself may not be flammable but the propellant that drives it out of the can is often flammable. Aerosols will always carry a warning about avoiding sources of ignition, direct sunlight and heat.

New Hazard Symbols

Explosive

Oxidising

Dangerous for the Environment

New Labels

Safety Data Sheet

EyesRinse immediately with plenty of water, holding the eyelids open and seek medicaladvice immediately if corrosive, irritant or caustic products, for all otherclassifications seek medical advice if effects persist.

InhalationRemove from source of vapour or spray mist and seek medical advice.

SkinWash thoroughly, (for corrosive, irritant or caustic products seek medical advice)

IngestionRemove product from mouth, Never induce vomiting, if conscious give plenty of water or milk to drink and seek medical advice..

First Aid“accidents can happen –take the correct actions immediately.”

What Time Is IT

The abbreviation COSHH stands for?

• Control of slurry in hot hard water• Cast of shoes and hard hats

• Control of substances hazardous to health

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The abbreviation COSHH stands for?

• Control of substances hazardous to health

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It is important to use cleaning chemicals safely because?

• This will produce better cleaning results• If incorrectly used all chemicals have the

potential to harm you• The chemicals will last longer

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It is important to use cleaning chemicals safely because?

• If incorrectly used all chemicals have the potential to harm you

* Remember that all cleaning chemicals can potentially harm you

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Under COSHH employees have a responsibility to

• Decide for themselves the best way to handle chemicals.

• Follow their employers procedures for the safe handling of chemicals.

• Ignore COSHH, because it is a law only to be followed by employers.

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Under COSHH employees have a responsibility to

• Follow their employers procedures for the safe handling of chemicals.

* COSHH is a law for both employers and employees to follow.

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A hazards symbol is a symbol show on cleaning chemicals

• Denoting the strength of a chemicals• Showing the capacity of a bottle

• Alerting you to the potential hazards of a chemical

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A hazards symbol is a symbol show on cleaning chemicals

• Alerting you to the potential hazards of a chemical

* Make sure that you know the meaning of all hazards symbols

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Which of the following statements are false

• Manufacturers can pick and choose which hazards symbols to display

• Cleaning chemicals often show more than one hazards symbol on a container

• The smaller the hazards symbol, the lesser the potential hazard

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Which of the following statements are false

• Manufacturers can pick and choose which hazards symbols to display

• The smaller the hazards symbol, the lesser the potential hazard

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You should refer to the instructions label on a chemical in order to

• Discover this week’s special offer.• To find out where the chemical was made.• To tell you how to use the chemical correctly

and safely.

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You should refer to the instructions label on a chemical in order to

• To tell you how to use the chemical correctly and safely.

* Always follow the manufacturers safety instructions

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By accident one of your colleagues has swallowed some cleaning chemical. You

immediately seek medical help. Which of the following should you take with you.

• A photograph of the container or bottle• The bottle containing the chemical• The COSHH sheet of the chemical

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By accident one of your colleagues has swallowed some cleaning chemical. You

immediately seek medical help. Which of the following should you take with you.

• The COSHH sheet of the chemical

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If you find an unlabelled chemical bottle, you Should

• Ignore that it is unlabelled and use the chemical anyway

• Immediately tip the chemical down the sink• Bring the matter immediately to the attention of your supervisor/manager

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If you find an unlabelled chemical bottle, you Should

• Bring the matter immediately to the attention of your supervisor/manager

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You must make full use of any Personal Protective Equipment which is provided for your use. If you are in any doubt over the correct PPE required for a given task then ASK!

Never overlook your overalls as a means of protection. They may seem pretty flimsy but they can protect you from all sorts of potential hazards. Be sure to use them as intended, not with the sleeves rolled up to clean an oven, for example. And don’t forget to change them immediately if any chemical is spilled on them.

Gloves and gauntlets will give excellent protection of hands and forearms, even if you do find them uncomfortable to wear.Goggles are essential when handling any chemical which could spill or splash. You only get one pair of eyes, so look after them.In some situations it may be necessary to wear some protection on your feet. This may be the case if you are washing down a waste disposal area, and run the risk of walking through a solution of water and chemicals.

PPE Personal Protection Equipment

ALWAYS treat all chemicals with respect - familiarity can breed complacency.AVOID personal contact with chemicals. Protect the skin and eyes. Avoid swallowing / inhaling.ALWAYS wear protective equipment. Use eye protection, gloves, protective workwear, etc.ALWAYS obey instructions supplied with the chemicals - Refer to labels & safety literature.ALWAYS replace closures on containers.ALWAYS store chemicals correctly.ALWAYS ensure that safe systems of work are implemented whenever chemicals are handled.ALWAYS know the emergency first aid procedures.Pay attention to the particular hazards of individual chemicals. eg corrosives.

The Golden Rules of ChemicalSafety

mix chemicals unless specialised knowledge is available. Leave chemicals in unmarked containers Put chemicals into other incorrect containers Leave chemicals unattended Deviate from manufacturer’s instructions Use chemicals you are not trained to use Use any chemicals other than those approved Store chemicals other than those approved Issue chemicals to unauthorised persons Indulge in horseplay. Smoke, eat or drink near chemicals: use only designated

areas.

C.O.S.H.HDO NOTs

C.O.S.H.HPromoting the Safe

Use of Chemicals in Cleaning

C.O.S.H.H Awareness Training

ByPower Hygiene