scday94
5 June 2026 14:52
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Regulation: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended)
This assessment must be reviewed whenever there is reason to believe it is no longer valid, or at least every 12 months .
Field
Details
Organisation / Department South London Makerspace, [Area]
Location / Site [Cabinet]
Date of Assessment
Review Date
Assessor Name
Assessor Job Title
Approved By
Field
Details
Substance / Product Name
Chemical Name (if different)
Supplier / Manufacturer
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Reference
SDS Date / Version
CAS Number
Physical Form ☐ Solid ☐ Liquid ☐ Gas ☐ Vapour ☐ Dust ☐ Fume ☐ Mist
Appearance / Odour
Quantity Stored On-Site
Quantity Used Per Task
Frequency of Use ☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Occasionally
Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (Section 2) and GHS/CLP labelling.
Hazard Category
Applicable?
Detail / H-Statement
Acute Toxicity (oral / dermal / inhalation)
☐ Yes ☐ No
Skin Corrosion / Irritation
☐ Yes ☐ No
Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation
☐ Yes ☐ No
Respiratory or Skin Sensitisation
☐ Yes ☐ No
Carcinogenicity
☐ Yes ☐ No
Reproductive Toxicity
☐ Yes ☐ No
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT)
☐ Yes ☐ No
Aspiration Hazard
☐ Yes ☐ No
Flammable / Explosive
☐ Yes ☐ No
Environmental Hazard
☐ Yes ☐ No
Check the current HSE EH40 document for applicable WELs.
Substance
8-hr TWA (ppm / mg/m³)
15-min STEL (ppm / mg/m³)
Source
EH40
EH40
Note: Where no WEL exists, apply the precautionary principle and reduce exposure As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).
Field
Details
Task / Process Description
Location of Task
Duration of Task
Persons Carrying Out Task
Estimated Number of People Exposed
Vulnerable Groups ☐ Young persons ☐ New / expectant mothers ☐ None identified
Route(s) of Exposure ☐ Inhalation ☐ Skin contact ☐ Eye contact ☐ Ingestion ☐ Injection
Score
Description
1
Unlikely — exposure rarely or never occurs under normal use
2
Possible — exposure may occur occasionally
3
Likely — exposure occurs regularly under normal conditions
Score
Description
1
Low — minor, reversible effects; first aid only
2
Medium — significant harm; medical treatment required
3
High — serious, irreversible harm or death
Score
Risk Level
Action Required
1–2
Low Acceptable; monitor and review
3–4
Medium Improve controls where reasonably practicable
6–9
High Work must not proceed until adequate controls are in place
Initial (Uncontrolled) Risk Score
Likelihood (1–3)
Severity (1–3)
Risk Score
Risk Level
Apply controls in accordance with the COSHH Hierarchy of Control (Regulation 7).
Control
In Place?
Details
Can the substance be eliminated entirely?
☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Can it be substituted with a less hazardous alternative?
☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Control
In Place?
Details / Specification
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
General / dilution ventilation
☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Enclosed / automated process
☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Separate storage (segregated, locked)
☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Control
In Place?
Details
Safe system of work / written procedure
☐ Yes ☐ No
Reduced time / exposure rotation
☐ Yes ☐ No
Permit to work system
☐ Yes ☐ No
Information, instruction and training provided
☐ Yes ☐ No
Supervision arrangements
☐ Yes ☐ No
Pre-employment / health surveillance
☐ Yes ☐ No
PPE is a last resort and must not replace higher-order controls.
PPE Type
Required?
Specification / Standard
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
☐ Yes ☐ No
Gloves
☐ Yes ☐ No
Eye / face protection
☐ Yes ☐ No
Protective clothing / coveralls
☐ Yes ☐ No
Safety footwear
☐ Yes ☐ No
Other
☐ Yes ☐ No
Residual Risk Score
Likelihood (1–3)
Severity (1–3)
Residual Risk Score
Residual Risk Level
If the residual risk remains High , work must not proceed. Reassess controls.
Field
Details
First Aid Measures (skin / eye / inhalation / ingestion) Refer to SDS Section 4
First Aider Name(s) on Site
Fire-fighting Measures Refer to SDS Section 5
Spill / Accidental Release Procedure Refer to SDS Section 6
Location of Spill Kit
Location of Eye Wash Station
Emergency Contact(s)
Disposal Method Refer to SDS Section 13
Field
Details
Is health surveillance required? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, basis for requirement ☐ Substance listed in COSHH Schedule 6 ☐ Known disease / adverse health effect linked to exposure ☐ Valid technique available
Surveillance Type / Frequency
Occupational Health Provider
Field
Details
Is air monitoring required? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Monitoring Method
Monitoring Frequency
Date of Last Monitoring
Results Summary
Results Compared to WEL ☐ Below WEL ☐ At / above WEL — further action required
No.
Action Required
Responsible Person
Target Date
Completed Date
1
2
3
Role
Name
Signature
Date
Assessor
Line Manager / Supervisor
Health & Safety Adviser (if applicable)
Review Date
Reason for Review
Reviewed By
Changes Made
Next Review Date
Initial assessment
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References: COSHH Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/2677) · HSE EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits · HSE COSHH ACoP (L5) · HSE Guidance HSG97 · GHS/CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
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scday94
5 June 2026 22:23
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Feel free to discuss this below. This was majorly an ai generated template and may have some areas which are not needed or can be adjusted thoug I think is generally in track. I would maybe add the addition of the symbols for some visual identification. Also the WEL’s may not be fully required due to the nature of the space. (Anything that is that harmful enough to require a short term exposure limit assessment I probably would allow in the space personally.)