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Assessments and Method Statements
1. COSHH Assessments – A COSHH assessment will be needed for all products used on the project.. There is one page for each product selected for the project. It identifies the hazards associated with the product and, dependant on where the product is being used gives an idea of what the level of risks is likely to be and the measures you should take to ensure it's safe use. E.g a person is far more likely to be affected by fumes given off by say a solvent if it is being used in a confined space than if being used in the open air and the measures needed to control the risk are different for each location. On the other hand, the damage that can be caused if the product comes into contact with the eyes or the skin is the same whether it is being used in the open air or confined space.
At the top of each page are 3 boxes, one for each location for where the product may be used. Tick the box as appropriate and then follow the instructions from there. You will see it says to fill in the 'All Areas' box and then the box for the location you have ticked.
Tick the box to the left of each hazard and risk line to demonstrate that you recognise the hazard and risk applies and tick the box on the right hand side to confirm the necessary control action has been taken.
All that remains is to sign and date the page and a generic assessment has been made site specific.
Remember, that a COSHH assessment is a management tool that should be referred to regularly whilst works are being carried out to ensure health and safety issues are addressed.
2. Noise Assessments – These are similar to COSHH assessments in that they identify the varying levels of noise a piece of plant or equipment will emit depending on where it is being used. A hammer drill being used in the basement of a building will be seem to emit much more noise than if it is being used in the open air.
The assessment for each machine/plant has action that may be able to be taken before the work starts (sometimes even before the machine gets to site). Once in operation, the assessment gives an indication of the likely level of noise the machine is making. Tick the box next to the location the machine is being used and read across the page. It tells you the minimum protection you should take and if 'hearing
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