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This example COSHH risk assessment has been prepared using the
F-HS5 COSHH Assessment form template which has been designed to record and manage the risks associated with substances hazardous to health and includes:

• Substance details
• Physical description
• Health effects and first aid
• Workplace exposure limits (WELs)
• CLP hazard classification — visual hazard icons
• Risk rating
• Control measures
• PPE required — visual PPE icons
• Environmental considerations

The file is supplied in fully editable MS Word format and can be easily customised and saved to Google Docs format if required. The document uses pre-defined style formatting throughout with styles to match the risk-ratings. All text is in Calibri font for improved readability.
The following document labelling is included in the footer:

• Form number and title
• Information-classification
• Version
• Page number / total pages

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COSHH Assessment — De-Icer (Isopropyl Alcohol / Ethanol Based)

This pre-completed COSHH assessment covers aerosol de-icer based on isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or ethanol — used to clear ice and frost from vehicle windscreens, mirrors and locks.

What Does This COSHH Assessment Cover?

The assessment is fully completed and ready to use, covering all sections required for a complete hazardous substance risk assessment:

• Substance identification — trade name, chemical name (isopropyl alcohol / ethanol aerosol), SDS reference and physical state
• Health effects and first aid — inhalation, ingestion, skin contact and eye contact, with specific first aid for each route
• Flammable aerosol hazard — alcohol-based de-icer is highly flammable; never use near ignition sources or a running engine
• Workplace exposure limits — IPA STEL 500 ppm and TWA 400 ppm, from workplace exposure limits guidance
• CLP hazard classification — Flammable, Irritant and Pressurised gas pictograms
• PPE requirements — including eye protection and gloves for regular use
• Emergency procedures — spillage and fire response for flammable aerosol

Who Is This COSHH Assessment For?

This assessment is suitable for any workplace where vehicle de-icer is used, including:

• Transport and logistics operators with vehicle fleets
• Construction and plant businesses with site vehicles
• Local authority and public sector fleet operations
• Any business operating vehicles in winter conditions

COSHH Compliance

This document provides ready-to-use evidence of COSHH compliance and supports occupational health and safety management. The assessment is based on the F-HS5 COSHH Assessment template, is fully editable in Microsoft Word, and can be customised with your company details, site-specific information and review dates.