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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Tosh on November 20, 2008, 10:11:53 pm

Title: I have to supply COSHH details for an office building quote...
Post by: Tosh on November 20, 2008, 10:11:53 pm
I've been asked to provide COSHH details with my risk and method statement for an office building quote - serious!

COSHH is the Control of Substances that are Hazordous to Health.

So I've found one for Fairy Liquid (it's inside and out):  ;D

http://www.opinfo.net/pdf/COSHH/CPD00823.pdf

But I can't find a COSHH for deionised water?

Has anyone got one of these?
Title: Re: I have to supply COSHH details for an office building quote...
Post by: seandyer2003 on November 20, 2008, 10:15:07 pm
i dont know but i heard its AGRESSIVE stuff :) surely you dont need coshh for water, unless theres a risk of drowning ?? :)
Title: Re: I have to supply COSHH details for an office building quote...
Post by: CLEANGLASSUK on November 20, 2008, 10:18:44 pm
Could this have something to do with the possibilities of LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE maybee ??? is that spelt right
Title: Re: I have to supply COSHH details for an office building quote...
Post by: Tosh on November 20, 2008, 10:26:07 pm
Just because it's water doesn't mean it doesn't have a COSHH data sheet. 

It could be some sort of weak acid solution, not water I'm using, for all they know?

But if you google, I can find information similar to a COSHH data sheet, but it's not exactly what I'm looking for; though it will fit the bill.

I can't be the first window cleaner to be asked for COSHH details; in fact on my method and risk assessment I say that I can provide them on request ( ;)).

Title: Re: I have to supply COSHH details for an office building quote...
Post by: Tosh on November 20, 2008, 10:29:29 pm
Oh, the offices I'm cleaning do something with regards to fossil fuels; something clever; I'm not sure exactly, and all their contractors have to show that they're 'green' and 'environmentally friendly'.

Honest, I'm not making this up.
Title: Re: I have to supply COSHH details for an office building quote...
Post by: RSWindows on November 20, 2008, 10:41:24 pm
tell them your varistream is powered by a hamster on its wheel, rig up a red and black cable and route it somewhere you cant see , shove it up the poor little guys a$$ and prove it to her.

Hey presto.......your a GREEN window cleaner :D
Title: Re: I have to supply COSHH details for an office building quote...
Post by: seandyer2003 on November 20, 2008, 10:42:46 pm
Just because it's water doesn't mean it doesn't have a COSHH data sheet. 

It could be some sort of weak acid solution, not water I'm using, for all they know?

But if you google, I can find information similar to a COSHH data sheet, but it's not exactly what I'm looking for; though it will fit the bill.

I can't be the first window cleaner to be asked for COSHH details; in fact on my method and risk assessment I say that I can provide them on request ( ;)).



Sorry mate, thought even you could see the irony in needing a coshh sheet for water?
Title: Re: I have to supply COSHH details for an office building quote...
Post by: Tosh on November 20, 2008, 10:45:54 pm
Sorry mate, thought even you could see the irony in needing a coshh sheet for water?

I could/can; I even said 'water?' when I was asked for COSHH details on any chemicals I would be using.  But after giving it a bit of thought, I think it's fair enough.  As I say, I might be a bit 'crazy' and decide to use some liquid acid solution or something. 

I guess it's their umbrella.
Title: Re: I have to supply COSHH details for an office building quote...
Post by: seandyer2003 on November 20, 2008, 10:47:05 pm
yeah but you can supply a coshh sheet and still use acid if your "crazy" that doesnt make sense?
Title: Re: I have to supply COSHH details for an office building quote...
Post by: steve a on November 20, 2008, 10:48:49 pm
I have actually got one for water and I am trying to find it.
Title: Re: I have to supply COSHH details for an office building quote...
Post by: Tosh on November 20, 2008, 10:49:36 pm
yeah but you can supply a coshh sheet and still use acid if your "crazy" that doesnt make sense?

Hey, I'm just a window cleaner!  A Geordie one at that; but it's a nice job and the lady I've been dealing with is pretty.
Title: Re: I have to supply COSHH details for an office building quote...
Post by: Tosh on November 20, 2008, 10:50:02 pm
I have actually got one for water and I am trying to find it.

Cheers!

toshisba@yahoo.co.uk  if you find it; that'll be a beer I owe you.
Title: Re: I have to supply COSHH details for an office building quote...
Post by: steve a on November 20, 2008, 11:00:27 pm
I have actually got a simpler one than this that I have laminated, but since changing vans and cleaning out the old one it has got misplaced with all the other crap that collects in a works van.
However feast your eyes on this and sort out the tasty bits.
ht tp://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/89955.htm
Title: Re: I have to supply COSHH details for an office building quote...
Post by: steve a on November 20, 2008, 11:04:13 pm
I think to sum it up the only risk would be from drowning in it. LOL
Title: Re: I have to supply COSHH details for an office building quote...
Post by: seandyer2003 on November 21, 2008, 06:11:20 am
I think to sum it up the only risk would be from drowning in it. LOL

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: I have to supply COSHH details for an office building quote...
Post by: Polewash on November 21, 2008, 11:16:24 am
Hi Tosh

Check this link out its MSDS on purified water.


h ttp://msds.dupont.com/msds/pdfs/EN/PEN_09004a2f80006950.pdf


John
Title: Re: I have to supply COSHH details for an office building quote...
Post by: Trotsky on November 21, 2008, 08:09:00 pm
 ::) Unbelievable  :(