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COSHH: Chemical Storage & Mixing Risk Assessment Template
The complete guide to creating professional risk assessments for chemical storage, handling, and mixing.
Free to use Instant PDF download Updated February 2026
The essential guide to chemical safety in salons
Salons use numerous hazardous substances including hair dyes, bleach, perming solutions, and cleaning products. Proper storage, handling, and mixing of these chemicals is essential for staff and client safety.
This guide covers all key hazards—from chemical burns and inhalation risks to proper storage requirements and spill procedures.
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Activity Benefits
Why chemical safety matters
Safe Handling
Promotes safe handling and storage of hazardous substances.
Awareness
Encourages awareness of product ingredients and safety data.
Environment
Reduces environmental impact through proper waste disposal.
Organisation
Improves efficiency by maintaining organised stock.
Risk Identification
Key hazards & control measures
Chemical BurnsHigh Risk
Potential Harm
Skin burns, eye damage from contact with bleach or oxidisers.
Control Measures
- PPE worn when handling
- Eye wash station accessible
- Spill kit available
- Staff trained in handling
Inhalation HazardsHigh Risk
Potential Harm
Respiratory irritation, occupational asthma from chemical fumes.
Control Measures
- Adequate ventilation
- Mixing in well-aired areas
- Respiratory PPE available
- Exposure monitoring
Incompatible MixingMedium Risk
Potential Harm
Toxic fumes, chemical reactions from mixing wrong products.
Control Measures
- Staff trained on compatibility
- Manufacturer instructions followed
- Products clearly labelled
- SDS sheets accessible
Improper StorageMedium Risk
Potential Harm
Spills, degradation, fire risk from incorrect storage.
Control Measures
- Cool, dry storage area
- Away from heat sources
- Incompatibles separated
- Stock rotation observed
This guide covers the most common hazards. Our risk assessment wizard includes 25 hazards and 28+ control measures for COSHH: Chemical Storage & Mixing, sourced from industry guidance — create your assessment in minutes.
Safety Checklist
COSHH chemicals safety checklist
Storage
- Products in date
- Correctly labelled
- Incompatibles separated
- Away from heat
Documentation
- SDS sheets available
- COSHH register updated
- Training records current
- Incident log maintained
Handling
- Gloves worn
- Apron used
- Eye protection available
- Ventilation adequate
Emergency
- Spill kit stocked
- Eye wash accessible
- First aid available
- Emergency contacts posted
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