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Risk Assessment RA 19

Using Irritant Chemicals

AssessmentRA 19
Date of assessment / review01/04/2026
Area / locationNationwide
Review period12months or 1st April whichever is sooner

Persons exposed

Employees Contractors Visitors / public

Type of assessment

Initial Change / incident review

Hazards and control measures

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Hazard

Hazard(s)

• Using irritant chemicals labelled R21, R38, R43, R48, R66 - reaction with worn jewellery, skin reactions and eye injury.
• Chemicals Poor storage of and exposure to hazardous substances.

Control measure(s)

• Adequate storage provided
• Authorised Users Only
• COSHH monitoring completed Chemicals checked and recorded monthly.
• COSHH assessments communicated COSHH assessments have been communicated to relevant employees.
• COSHH Awareness Training provided Adequate information, instruction and training is given to employees involved in the use of chemicals.
• Good Staff Communications
• Routine Safety Checks Undertaken
• Safety Data sheets All Data sheets are up to date and current (COSHH)
• Spillages cleaned up immediately
• Warning Signs Displayed

Who will completeNot specified
By whenNot specified
Date completedOn-going