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Element B1
Element B1
Legal Framework and R/A Process
Legal Framework
COSHH 2002
Amended 03 + 04
Mutagens
Asthmagens
WEL’s
Sets out req’s for wide range of
substances including:
Carcinogens
Mutagens
Asthmagens
Biological agents
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Legal Framework
Establishes system of WEL’s
HSE – EH40 (WEL)
ACOP – practical advice
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Legal Framework
Control Of Lead At Work Regs 2002
CLAW
Primary legislation controlling lead at work
Separate controls outside COSHH
CLAW
Occupational Exposure Limit
COSHH
Workplace Exposure Limit
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Legal Framework
OEL for Lead
Lead other than alkyls
0.15mg/m3 (in atmosphere)
Alkyls
0.10mg/m3
ACOP CLAW
Emphasises long term exposure has been a long
recognised hazard
Explains how to manage risks + safety req’s
Handling, maint, storage, disposal
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Legal Framework
Control of Asbestos at Work Regs 2006
CAR
Brings together 3 sets of regs
Prohibition of asbestos
Control of asbestos at work
Asbestos licensing
Prohibits import, supply, use of all forms
Continues ban introduced in 1985 for
Blue, Brown, and 1999 – White
Continues ban for 2nd hand use of asbestos products
Cement sheets, board, tiles etc
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Legal Framework
CAR-
Emphasis on assessment of exposure
Exposure, prevention, reduction, control
Info, Instruction, Training, of employees
Monitoring and health surv.
Incidental exposure
Exposure limit
0.1 fibres per cm3
All types
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Legal Framework
Chemicals (Hazard, Info and Packaging
for Supply) Regs 2009
CHIP4
Being progressively replaced by
EU CLP Regs
Classification, Labelling and Packaging of
Substances and Mixtures
For classification of chemicals
Data gathering
Communication of hazards
Eg. Use of SDS’s in COSHH Assessments
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Legal Framework
EU CLP Regs
Directly binding
Fully in force by June 1st 2015
CHIP4 repealed at same time
CHIP4 Approved Supply List
ASL
Repealed and replaced
Table 3.2 of part 3 of Annex VI - CLP
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Legal Framework
CHIP4
Amended to ensure UK law conforms with transitional
arrangements
Euro Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Oversees CLP @ Euro level
Responsible for guidance
Not HSE – EU Law
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Legal Framework
UN Voluntary Globally Harmonised
System
Classification labelling
UN
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R/A Process - Chemicals
1. ID the hazards
Determine nature, qty, use of substances at the
location or activity
SDS – illustrate hazards
Info may be LTD
Hazard label and simple advice
Particular care with contractors
Any substance they introduce to w/place is known and
assessed
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R/A Process - Chemicals
1. ID the hazards
Chemicals may be used in a process
May also arise from a process
Dust, fumes
ID the hazards
Respiratory sensitisers
Carcinogens
Corrosive etc.
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R/A Process - Chemicals
2. Decide who can be harmed and how
Suitable and Sufficient R/A
ID all groups
Groups at risk
Stores / transport
1st point of risk – receipt of substance
Good control at receipt = essential
Operators
Little control over work routine
Consider task – fatigue, loss of concentration
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R/A Process - Chemicals
2. Decide who can be harmed and how
Groups at risk
Maint Workers
Access to locations, equip
In contact with contamination
Lack of familiarity
Cleaners
At risk from own chemicals or those in workplace
Low H+S competency
Contractors
High risk work
Not familiar / equipped
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R/A Process - Chemicals
2. Decide who can be harmed and how
Groups at risk
Visitors / Public
Wont perceive / understand hazards
Behave differently to workers
Vulnerable – lack of awareness
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R/A Process - Chemicals
3. Evaluate risk and decide precautions
Likelihood and severity
Reliance on PPE – increase likelihood as more likely
to fail compared to protective barrier
Severity = probable outcome
NOT “possible”
Long and short term effects considered
Mixing of chemicals
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R/A Process - Chemicals
4. Record findings and implement
5 or more… in writing etc
ERIC P(d)
D = DISCIPLINE
Training, rules, instr.
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R/A Process - Chemicals
5. Review as necessary
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