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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 — Metal Paint (Alkyd Resin / Solvent-Borne)

This pre-completed COSHH assessment covers solvent-borne metal paint based on alkyd resin — used for protecting and finishing ferrous and non-ferrous metal surfaces in maintenance, construction and manufacturing.

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 (alkyd resin / white spirit solvent-borne paint), SDS reference and physical state
• Health effects and first aid — inhalation, ingestion, skin contact and eye contact, with specific first aid for each route
• Solvent vapour and aspiration hazard — white spirit vapour at high concentrations causes CNS effects; if swallowed, aspiration into lungs is immediately dangerous
• Workplace exposure limits — white spirit TWA and guidance on ventilation requirements
• CLP hazard classification — Flammable, Irritant and Long-term health hazard pictograms
• PPE requirements — including chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection and RPE for spray application
• Emergency procedures — spillage containment and fire response for flammable paint

Who Is This COSHH Assessment For?

This assessment is suitable for any workplace where solvent-borne metal paint is used, including:

• Structural steelwork and fabrication companies
• Industrial and marine coating contractors
• Maintenance painters in manufacturing facilities
• Construction and infrastructure maintenance teams

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.