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Rebekah Hook: /* Chemical Hazard Classification Symbols */

2025-09-02T14:11:50Z

Chemical Hazard Classification Symbols

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	* P410 - Protect from sunlight		* P410 - Protect from sunlight

	== Chemical Hazard Classification Symbols ==		== Chemical Hazard Classification Symbols ==

	'''These are the older hazard symbols that have been replaced. You may still see these on older product labels in the short term future. However, at the date of this policy these symbols are obsolete.'''		'''These are the older hazard symbols that have been replaced. You may still see these on older product labels in the short term future. However, at the date of this policy these symbols are obsolete.'''

Rebekah Hook: /* Workstation assessment */

2025-08-08T15:44:50Z

Workstation assessment

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	===== Workstation assessment =====		===== Workstation assessment =====
	The workstations of DSE users can be assessed using a checklist~~, such as the one contained at the end of this guidance~~. It is important to remember that the user filling in the assessment is only one stage of the process, in that a trained assessor needs to go over the checklist to identify problems, provide solutions, clarify matters etc.		The workstations of DSE users can be assessed using a checklist. It is important to remember that the user filling in the assessment is only one stage of the process, in that a trained assessor needs to go over the checklist to identify problems, provide solutions, clarify matters etc.

	Workstation assessments should be reviewed;		Workstation assessments should be reviewed;

Rebekah Hook: /* Formal Visual Inspection */

2025-02-11T16:23:07Z

Formal Visual Inspection

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	\|should hold the outer part (sheath) of the cable tightly.		\|should hold the outer part (sheath) of the cable tightly.
	\|-		\|-
	\|'''Wires'''		\|'''Wires:'''
	\|attached to correct terminals with no bare wire visible other than at terminals.		\|attached to correct terminals with no bare wire visible other than at terminals.
	\|-		\|-
	\|'''Terminal screws:'''		\|'''Terminal screws:'''
	\|must be tight.		\|must be tight.
	\|-		\|-

Rebekah Hook: /* Formal Visual Inspection */

2025-02-11T16:22:01Z

Formal Visual Inspection

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	===== Formal Visual Inspection =====		===== Formal Visual Inspection =====
	Formal inspection involves all of the operator checks plus removing the plug cover to check the following:		[[File:Electrical plug.jpg\|thumb]]
			Formal inspection involves all of the operator checks plus removing the plug cover to check the following:

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Rebekah Hook: /* Chemical Hazard Classification Symbols */

2025-02-11T16:02:56Z

Chemical Hazard Classification Symbols

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	May cause limited health risk if inhaled or ingested or if it penetrates the skin		May cause limited health risk if inhaled or ingested or if it penetrates the skin
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[File:Irritant symbol.png\|center\|thumb\|~~258x258px~~]]~~''' '''~~		\|''' '''[[File:Irritant symbol.png\|center\|thumb\|214x214px]]
	\|'''IRRITANT'''		\|'''IRRITANT'''
	May cause inflammation and irritation on immediate or repeated or prolonged contact with the skin or if inhaled		May cause inflammation and irritation on immediate or repeated or prolonged contact with the skin or if inhaled

Rebekah Hook: /* Chemical Hazard Classification Symbols */

2025-02-11T15:56:21Z

Chemical Hazard Classification Symbols

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	May cause limited health risk if inhaled or ingested or if it penetrates the skin		May cause limited health risk if inhaled or ingested or if it penetrates the skin
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[File:Irritant.png\|center\|thumb]]''' '''		\|[[File:Irritant symbol.png\|center\|thumb\|258x258px]]''' '''
	\|'''IRRITANT'''		\|'''IRRITANT'''
	May cause inflammation and irritation on immediate or repeated or prolonged contact with the skin or if inhaled		May cause inflammation and irritation on immediate or repeated or prolonged contact with the skin or if inhaled

Rebekah Hook: /* Chemical Hazard Classification Symbols */

2025-02-11T15:53:55Z

Chemical Hazard Classification Symbols

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	\|[[File:Toxic symbol.png\|center\|thumb\|96x96px]]''' '''		\|[[File:Toxic symbol.png\|center\|thumb\|96x96px]]''' '''
	\|'''TOXIC/VERY TOXIC'''		\|'''TOXIC/VERY TOXIC'''

	May cause serious health risk or even death if inhaled, ingested or if it penetrates the skin		May cause serious health risk or even death if inhaled, ingested or if it penetrates the skin

Rebekah Hook: /* Chemical Hazard Classification Symbols */

2025-02-11T15:53:12Z

Chemical Hazard Classification Symbols

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	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|''' '''		\|[[File:Toxic symbol.png\|center\|thumb\|96x96px]]''' '''
	\|'''TOXIC/VERY TOXIC'''		\|'''TOXIC/VERY TOXIC'''

	May cause serious health risk or even death if inhaled, ingested or if it penetrates the skin		May cause serious health risk or even death if inhaled, ingested or if it penetrates the skin
	\|-		\|-
	\|''' '''		\|[[File:Picture1.jpg\|center\|thumb]]''' '''
	\|'''CORROSIVE'''		\|'''CORROSIVE'''

	May on contact cause destruction of living tissue or burns		May on contact cause destruction of living tissue or burns
	\|-		\|-
	\|''' '''		\|[[File:Picture2.jpg\|center\|thumb]]''' '''
	\|'''HARMFUL'''		\|'''HARMFUL'''

	May cause limited health risk if inhaled or ingested or if it penetrates the skin		May cause limited health risk if inhaled or ingested or if it penetrates the skin
	\|-		\|-
	\|''' '''		\|[[File:Irritant.png\|center\|thumb]]''' '''
	\|'''IRRITANT'''		\|'''IRRITANT'''
	May cause inflammation and irritation on immediate or repeated or prolonged contact with the skin or if inhaled		May cause inflammation and irritation on immediate or repeated or prolonged contact with the skin or if inhaled
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	\|		\|[[File:Picture4.jpg\|center\|thumb\|175x175px]]
	\|'''ACUTE LETHAL TOXICITY'''		\|'''ACUTE LETHAL TOXICITY'''

	Materials which in low quantities may cause death or serious damage to health		Materials which in low quantities may cause death or serious damage to health
	\|-		\|-
	\|		\|[[File:Chronic toxicity.jpg\|center\|thumb]]
	\|'''CHRONIC TOXICITY'''		\|'''CHRONIC TOXICITY'''

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	Respiratory sensitisation		Respiratory sensitisation
	\|-		\|-
	\|		\|[[File:Corrosive effects.jpg\|center\|thumb]]
	\|'''CORROSIVE EFFECTS'''		\|'''CORROSIVE EFFECTS'''

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	\|-		\|-
	\|		\|[[File:Other health effects.jpg\|center\|thumb]]
	\|'''OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS'''		\|'''OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS'''

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	\|		\|[[File:Self reactives.jpg\|center\|thumb]]
	\|		\|[[File:Oxidising gases.jpg\|center\|thumb]]
	\|		\|[[File:Flammable .jpg\|center\|thumb]]
	\|		\|[[File:Compressed gases.jpg\|center\|thumb]]
	\|		\|[[File:Hazardous to aquatic environment.jpg\|center\|thumb]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|Self Reactives. Organic peroxides		\|Self Reactives. Organic peroxides

Rebekah Hook: /* Guidance and Records */

2025-02-11T15:25:52Z

Guidance and Records

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	Under COSHH, employers must assess the risk to their employees and then prevent or adequately control those risks). Such assessments must be documented if there are five or more employees; however it is advisable that assessments are also recorded by those with fewer employees. COSHH inventory and assessment forms can be used for this, such as those contained at the end of this guidance section.		Under COSHH, employers must assess the risk to their employees and then prevent or adequately control those risks). Such assessments must be documented if there are five or more employees; however it is advisable that assessments are also recorded by those with fewer employees. COSHH inventory and assessment forms can be used for this, such as those contained at the end of this guidance section.

			===== COSHH Assessment Process =====

			# Inventory of substances
			# For a new substance/process:
			## Obtain hazard data sheets from manufacturers/supplies
			## Source hazard information for non-commercial substances
			# Undertake preliminary assessment
			## Low risk
			### Ensure staff comply with precautions for use, storage, disposal etc.
			### Provide PPE if required and guidance
			## Medium/high risk:
			### Provide PPE as interim with manufacturer’s safety measures
			### Undertake in-depth assessment
			### Are control measures required?
			#### Is specialist surveillance extraction required?
			#### Is specialist PPE/RPE equipment required?
			#### Is personal health monitoring required?
			### Obtain expert advice
			#### Provide staff with information, instruction and training
			#### Plan for protection by means other than PPE
			#### Monitor controls, process policy and substances

	===== What are control measures? =====		===== What are control measures? =====

Rebekah Hook: /* FORMAL VISUAL INSPECTION */

2025-01-09T12:26:42Z

FORMAL VISUAL INSPECTION

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