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<strong>COSHH</strong> SUMMARY SHEET<br />

www.alcumusgroup.com<br />

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>

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