COSHH 2018 Rev.1
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<strong>COSHH</strong> SUMMARY SHEET<br />
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FACILITY ENGIE MAIN TFL SUB<br />
1789<br />
MATERIAL/PROCESS<br />
ACETYLENE, DISSOLVED<br />
SUPPLIER<br />
KEYWORD<br />
CONTENTS<br />
acetylene,<br />
MEDIUM HAZARD<br />
GAS<br />
BOC<br />
Gas<br />
HEALTH HAZARDS<br />
Asphyxiant properties<br />
Extremely flammable gas<br />
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated<br />
May react explosively even in the absence of air.<br />
May cause eye irritation<br />
CONSIDERATIONS<br />
SIGNAL WORD<br />
EXP LIMIT<br />
DANGER<br />
METHOD Cylinder Changing AREA Inside Well Ventilated EXPOSURE TIME Up to 1/2 hour per shift<br />
LOW ACUTE RISK - FULL EXPOSURE<br />
LOW CHRONIC RISK - FULL EXPOSURE<br />
CONTROL MEASURES<br />
LOW ACUTE RISK - INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY LOW CHRONIC RISK - INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY<br />
SPILLAGE<br />
Large spillages – evacuate area – assess situation from a safe area<br />
Ventilate area and exclude all sources of ignition<br />
Shut off at source<br />
Allow to dissipate<br />
If leakage or loss of containment can not be controlled evacuate area<br />
Wear heavy duty impervious gloves<br />
All spills to be handled by designated responders<br />
AVOID SKIN<br />
CONTACT<br />
HEAVYDUTY<br />
IMPERVIOUS<br />
IF CONTACT<br />
LIKELY<br />
WASH AFTER<br />
EXPOSURE<br />
FIRST AID<br />
Inhalation - remove to fresh air; get immediate medical attention after significant exposure or if feeling ill<br />
Eye - irrigate with water until irritation subsides; if irritation persists then consult a doctor<br />
Skin - wash with soap/cleanser and rinse with water; if irritation persists then consult a doctor<br />
ACTIVITY COMMENTS<br />
Refer to Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 / DSEA Regulations for further<br />
precautions.<br />
DATE ASSESSMENT REVIEWED 26/05/2017 LATEST SAFETY DATA SHEET REFERENCE<br />
01/02/2016<br />
FIRE<br />
Isolated small scale fire:<br />
Risk of explosion if involved in a fire<br />
Shut off at source if safe to do so<br />
Keep containers cool with water spray<br />
Do not extinguish leaking gas flame unless absolutely necessary<br />
Evacuate area - contact local fire service immediately<br />
In the event of large fires contact the local fire service immediately<br />
Vapour may spread - distant ignition is possible<br />
Evacuate area<br />
Do not re-enter the area until it has been certified safe by experts<br />
This assessment was compiled by Alcumus Sypol<br />
Limited from supplier's safety data sheets where<br />
appropriate. Safety in the use of assessments is the<br />
responsibility of the subscriber. For advice call the<br />
helpdesk on 01296 678464<br />
Printed 23/07/<strong>2018</strong>