• Hot tools left on and plugged in (these must all be tested and checked).
• Hazardous fumes (these must always be clearly labelled).
Risk assessment must always be written out when there 5 or more people working in a room. The writing of the risk assessment is an indication that the employer has considered legal requirements. When doing a risk assessment these are the things you need to consider:
1. What is the hazard?
2. Who is likely to be affected?
3. What are the chances of it happening?
4. Record your findings – if necessary
5. Review and update your risk assessment when necessary: if products or methods change or if new, better ways of doing things come to light.
Personal Hygiene:
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There are those substances classified as toxic, very toxic, corrosive, harmful or irritant. This is all about making sure that workers are controlling these substances correctly and safely, to prevent any harm or accidents. COSHH covers dusts, chemicals, fumes, , vapours, mists and gases, and germs. You may need gloves to manipulate and or gloves, face covers depending on the substances.
Many forms of liquids and fumes among other are apparent in the workplace and it is essential that we know about them. When exposed to these hazardous substances, the body can have a negative reaction. Skin contact, breathing it in and consumption can cause damage, such as irritation, skin rashes, blisters and dry skin. There is a COSHH data sheet and these will tell you what you need to do in case of emergency, contents of chemicals, how it is hazardous, how to store and advisory