coshh

1. Health & Safety Risk
Management System
H3 – COSHH Assessment Sheet — White Spirits & Thinners
1. Activity
Use for thinning paints or cleaning brushes for the occasional painting of plant
and vehicles.
2. Hazard
An OEL has been established by the HSE for white spirit and should always be
observed.
3. Precautions & control measures
Eye protection: Wear eye protection when there is a risk of splashing.
Skin protection: Protect skin from prolonged contact which could lead to
skin irritation.
Use in a well ventilated area. Provide local exhaust ventilation in enclosed area.
4. Storage
Keep in original containers. Store in a cool, dry well ventilated place. Keep
away from sources of ignition. No smoking.
5. Spillage & cleaning
Absorb spillages with sand, earth, vermiculite or Safety-Kleen sock and
dispose of in suitable containers.
Do not allow spillages to enter watercourses or streams.
Floors will become slippery; warn others of the dangers present. Exclude
sources of ignition and ventilate area well.
6. First aid
Eye contact: Irrigate with copious amounts of clean fresh water, for at
least 10 minutes holding eyelids apart.
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with
soap and water, or a proprietary skin cleaner. Do not use
solvents or thinners.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Keep warm. If breathing is irregular or
has stopped, administer artificial respiration. Give nothing
by mouth.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Keep at rest and obtain
medical attention.
H3 – COSHH Assessment Sheet — White Spirits & Thinners - 1 / 2 Produced in association with The Institute of Quarrying
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2. Health & Safety Risk
Management System
7. Health surveillance
Not applicable.
8. Fire
Fire will produce dense black smoke containing harmful products of
combustion. Cool containers exposed to fire with water spray.
Extinguishing media: Use dry powder or foam extinguishers.
9. Material safety data sheet location
Manager’s office.
H3 – COSHH Assessment Sheet — White Spirits & Thinners - 2 / 2 Produced in association with The Institute of Quarrying
© QMJ Publishing Ltd