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Title: COSHH assessment for squeegee off
Post by: trevor perry on June 01, 2009, 08:20:37 pm

does anyone have a coshh assessment for the use of squeegge off, what will they ask for next may be a permit to fart will be rquired ;D

Title: Re: COSHH assessment for squeegee off
Post by: GWCS on June 01, 2009, 08:47:58 pm

you should have a msds sheet from the supplier. If not phone them and request one.

You might want to try the manufacturers.

Title: Re: COSHH assessment for squeegee off
Post by: windowcleaninginessex.co.uk on June 01, 2009, 09:22:39 pm

Risks
Inhalation -May cause dizziness, nausea and headaches.
Ingestion - May cause irritation of the mouth, respiratory tract and
                        intestinal system.
Skin -         May cause skin dryness or cracking on repeated exposure.
Eye -          May cause mild irritation.

Instruction
Prevent contact with skin, or eyes. Do not eat drink or
smoke whilst handling. Wash hands after use.

Personal Protective Equipment
None noted
ventilated area.

all COSHH assessment is only common sense
Hope this helps
Darren

Title: Re: COSHH assessment for squeegee off
Post by: JSMC on June 01, 2009, 09:55:46 pm

you can use coshh essentials on hse but i am sure to be able to carry out an assessment you must be competent.

Title: Re: COSHH assessment for squeegee off
Post by: GWCS on June 01, 2009, 10:03:00 pm

here you go,

a msds for it.

http://windowcleanerproducts.com/msds/msds_EttoreSqueegeeOff.pdf

Title: Re: COSHH assessment for squeegee off
Post by: Mr Formby on June 01, 2009, 10:07:28 pm

Trevor
Off topic a bit but have you quoted for a power washing job for Fishermans Friend

Title: Re: COSHH assessment for squeegee off
Post by: trevor perry on June 02, 2009, 07:54:37 am

Quote from: Mr Formby on June 01, 2009, 10:07:28 pm

Trevor
Off topic a bit but have you quoted for a power washing job for Fishermans Friend

no i havnt quoted

Title: Re: COSHH assessment for squeegee off
Post by: trevor perry on June 02, 2009, 08:03:07 am

thanks everyone that should do the job this time but i think i am going to have to look further into COSHH assessments as they are probably going to come up more and more way things are going.

Title: Re: COSHH assessment for squeegee off
Post by: GWCS on June 02, 2009, 09:09:13 am

Quote from: trevor perry on June 02, 2009, 08:03:07 am

thanks everyone that should do the job this time but i think i am going to have to look further into COSHH assessments as they are probably going to come up more and more way things are going.

Im doing a COSHH course for £50. Check with your local business college

It will go nicely with my other H&S qualifications.

Title: Re: COSHH assessment for squeegee off
Post by: JSMC on June 02, 2009, 12:59:51 pm

one of my last tasks in my old job was to build a daytabase with every chemical use din production plus all trila cheamicals plus  anyhting maintenance used. all was linked onmline top msds pdf file sthe lot. top piece of work it was if i do say so. too kme a fe wmonth to complete