LVS RISK ASSESSMENT Handling of Sulphuric acid. Alf Jarecki Cross referenced assessments: Assessment ID Reference DIA.BAC.GEN.008.

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1 Divisional Manager: LVS RISK ASSESSMENT Handling of Sulphuric acid. Cross referenced assessments: Assessment ID Reference DIA.BAC.GEN : Owner (Doc Author): Responsible Person: *Stock Checker: First Issued date: 29 th Feb 2012 Last Revision date: 21 Dec 2015 Division: Workers most at risk (print): Room or Space:- Diagnostic Laboratory Karen Downes Wendy Cameron Sharon Mitchell Mary Jones Churchill Building room 122 Ada Irvine Suite 1. Hazard checklist: Tick box if you think the hazard exists. A guidance note for each line can be found on page 4 of this document. The letter marking each line below indicates the letter which should be used to identify the appropriate guidance note. a. Condition of:.... floor. stairs. Furniture. b. Extremes of: light. noise. temperature. humidity. ventilation / draught. c. Abnormal levels of:... dust. fumes / aerosols. Smells. d. Animals: kicking / scratching. biting. Crushing. e. Flammables: Solvents. paper / board. wood. f. Radiation: X-ray / radioactivity. Ultraviolet. laser. g. Equipment training:... inadequate training. no training. Needs re-training. h. Equipment:.... sparks / generates static. has a flame. Uses flammable liquids. i. Electrical equipment: damaged / exposed wires. trailing leads / adapters. PAT tested. j. Equipment with:..... sharp / fast moving parts. Emergency cut out. extreme temperatures. k. Manual handling:... dragging/moving/lifting. heavy. awkward. l. Vehicles: farm. passenger. lorries/vans. m. Pressure systems:.... autoclaves. gas cylinders. liquefied gases. n. Word processing / computing. DSE/VDU. Program / software. workstation. o. Working: Lone-working. over-crowding. Housekeeping - bench / floor. p. Working: above 2m off ground. on ladders / scaffolds. Below ground level. q. WRULD work related upper limb disorders RSI keyboard, pipette. WRULD from vibration. r. outside buildings, roads Falling objects. Swinging doors Pot holes. s. Biologicals t. Specific training for this RA Other Risk Assessments [ needed ][ done ] Obstructions / low beams. 2. List any other hazards not identified in Section 1 COSHH GM Manual handling DSE Disability Pregnancy Page 1 of 5

2 Follow good laboratory practice and Ada Irvine suite local rules. Use the fume cupboard located in room 128 when handling concentrated acids. The acid store is also located in this room. Acids should be stored in a metal fire proof cabinet in a cool place (below 15 0 C) protected from direct sunlight and moisture. Wear vinyl gloves and position cabinet safety screen below face level but allowing sufficient room for safe handling. NEVER ADD WATER TO THIS MATERIAL always add acid to water in small amounts in the fume cupboard to avoid Page 2 of 5

3 3. Hazard assessment A. Hazard as identified in 1 And 2 above B. Effects On health C. How is the hazard controlled now Inhalation of fumes Irritant Avoid inhalation of fumes handle concentrated acid in fume cupboard located in room 128. Always slowly add acid to water with mixing to prevent local boiling, will react with water or steam to produce toxic and Chemical burns Corrosive Wear vinyl gloves, safety googles, lab coats whilst handling concentrated sulphuric acid in the fume cupboard and locate safety screen below face level but allow sufficient room for safe handling. Flammable risk Non combustible may produce toxic and Acids are stored in room 128 in a metal fire proof cabinet in a cool place below 15 0 C protected from direct sunlight and moisture. Never add water to this material always add small amounts sulphuric acid to copious water. D. Hazard score * E. Likelihood score * F. Risk to Health - D x E G. How can hazard be reduced, removed, or controlled better? (Only fill in if F is 6) Acceptable SOP Acceptable Acceptable H. Relevant SOPs COSHH Page 3 of 5

4 1 (very low), 2, 3, 4 (very high) A. List all the hazards which you perceive as potentially causing a danger B. List the effects on health or the consequence of failure of the hazard C. How is the hazard controlled in practice, and what is the frequency of checks on the controls? D. Score the potential effect of the injury or accident caused by the hazard as found, with control measures in place. 1 - Very low severity; 2 - Illness may be acute but not debilitating; 3 - Illness may be acute and temporarily debilitating 4 - Illness may be permanently debilitating or lethal E. Likelihood of B happening. 1 - Very low or very unlikely; 2 - Low or unlikely; 3 - Medium or reasonably likely and 4 - High or very likely to happen F. Risk to health: if D x E = 1 to 4, the risk is generally acceptable if D x E = 6 or 8 the risk is generally unacceptable, but may be accepted under certain circumstances. The procedure must be justified. G. How can hazard be reduced, removed or controlled better? H. Relevant SOPs If D x E = 9 to 16, the risk is unacceptable, it must to be reduced Emergency Contacts: Simon Cue (First Aid trained) 4. Signatures Name of Assessor (Supervisor/Status) (PRINT) *Emergency Aids Spillage: Evacuate and ventilate the area, contain the spillage and inform DSA, Follow the instructions on the spill kit which is situated in room 124.Contaminated adsorbent should be transferred into a double polythene lined or other suitable container and disposed of as contaminated waste. In case of personal injury: Inhalation Remove from source of exposure. If breathing stops or shows signs of failing apply artificial respiration. Use oxygen if breathing is laboured. Obtain medical help. Eyes Flood with water or eyewash for at least 15minutes. Obtain medical help. Skin Contact Remove contaminated clothing and flush affected area with tap water for at least 15 minutes. Treat patient as for inhalation. Obtain medical help. Ingestion- Wash out mouth with water. Treat as for inhalation. Obtain medical help. Name of Manager (PRINT) Emergency Contacts (24 hours): Langford Security Lodge tel: ( ) See also UOB Crisis Management Crib Sheet (See Divisional Notice Board) Name of CEO (Head of Department) (PRINT) Richard Hammond Page 4 of 5

5 Date: Date: 21 Dec 2015 Date: Page 5 of 5