2.1 Check for existing CoSHH Assessment Check the CoSHH Register to ascertain whether an up to date CoSHH assessment already exists for the substance. If not, revert to section 1.2.
If a CoSHH assessment does exist check whether it refers to the latest Safety Data Sheet (SDS). If it does not progress to step 4.0.
If it does refer to the latest SDS liaise with the CoSHH assessor to confirm whether there have been any major changes to: - The task/process - Personnel carrying out the tasks - e.g. inexperienced workers, pregnant employees, employees with pre-existing conditions such as asthma, dermatitis etc.
If all the above has been satisfied, no further assessment of the substance and task is required.
If any of the above has not been satisfied, progress to step 4.0
Hard copies of all signed CoSHH Assessments and latest SDS’S are stored within the CoSHH Control Folder located next to the CoSHH cabinet CoSHH Assessments and SDS’s are stored electronically on Share.
Staff Member
14.PR035 COSHH Assessment
4.1 Create COSHH assessment CoSHH assessor is to be informed that a CoSHH assessment is required CoSHH assessor to check the CoSHH Register and obtain the next free CoSHH number
Complete the COSHH assessment in line with the substances intended use using the guidance contained within 14.DC 024 - CoSHH Procedure
Substance to be added to the CoSHH Register
Substance and storage area to be numbered accordingly
CoSHH assessment and SDS to be stored on share with hard copies added to the CoSHH control folder
Always reference the SDS during completion of the assessment
Update each section of the CoSHH Assessment Form in accordance with 14.DC024 - Annex A - Guidance on Completing the CoSHH Risk Assessment Form and 14.DC024 - Annex B - CoSHH Assessment Process Flow Diagram
No substance is to be used until all the above actions have been completed.