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Control of substances hazardous to health Let’s all
get home safely,
(COSHH). every day

SITE RULES

Always...

store all COSHH on a bund
•
PRACTICE Knowing the risks • • drip tray or plant nappy at
of using the
least on 110% capacity of
the receptacle.
product
have spill kits easily available.
Ensure that all operatives
GOOD • using any COSHH have read
and understood the COSHH
assessment.
Ensure all spills are cleared
Ensure drip trays are
protection from weather, spill kit, fire
COSHH in working area stored Bunded COSHH area complete with • up immediately.
on plant nappy. extinguisher, COSHH bin, and Coshh protected from the weather.
assessments for contents. Where this is not possible,
“plant nappies” should be
used instead as these allow
water to pass through and
capture any spillage.
• Ensure not to store COSHH in
areas containing significant
PACTICE All substances must have a • Check that all COSHH and
risks (next to waterways etc)
empty COSHH containers are
disposed of in the correct
way (in the COSHH bin).
COSHH assessment, which
BAD should be briefed to operatives • Ensure not to mix COSHH
waste with any other waste
prior to use.
stream timber/general).
COSHH substances not stored on spill Metal drip tray used outside. This type REPORT ALL FAULTS
protection (neither drip tray/plant nappy). of spill protection can easily fill with
rainwater rendering it ineffective.

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