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10 February 2007 Health.ppt CHIP Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994. to ensure that people supplied with chemicals receive the information they need to protect themselves, others and the environment. obliges suppliers to identify the hazards and pass on this information with advice on safe use. This is usually done by means of package labels and safety data sheets. 10 February 2007 Health.ppt Corrosive Explosive Oxidising Extremely flammable Highly flammable Very toxic Toxic Harmful Irritant Danger to environment CHIP symbols from .uk/si/si1994/Uksien_4.htm#end 10 February 2007 Health.ppt COSHH the presence (or not) of a warning label will indicate whether COSHH is relevant COSHH does not cover: asbestos and lead radioactive substances per se explosive or flammable substances chemicals at high temperature / pressure. Other laws apply in these cases 10 February 2007 Health.ppt 7 steps to COSHH Step 1 Work out what hazardous substances are used in your work place and find out the risks from using these substances to peoples health. Step 2 Decide what precautions are needed before starting work with hazardous substances. 10 February 2007 Health.ppt 7 steps to COSHH Step 3 Prevent people being exposed to hazardous substances, but where this is not reasonably practicable, control the exposure. Step 4 Make sure control measures are used and maintained properly and that safety procedures are followed. 10 February 2007 Health.ppt 7 steps to COSHH Step 5 If required, monitor exposure of employees to hazardous substances. Step 6 Carry out health surveillance where your assessment has shown that this is necessary or COSHH makes specific requirements. Step 7 Make sure employees are properly informed, trained and supervised. 10 February 2007 Health.ppt COSHH Consider: changing the process or activity eg mixing in a closed vessel to minimise vapour replacing it with a safer alternative is the hazardous substance e