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COSHH: chemical storage & mixing Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for coshh: chemical storage & mixing in hair & beauty settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for coshh: chemical storage & mixing in hair & beauty settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Promotes safe handling and storage of hazardous substances.
Improves efficiency by maintaining organised stock.
Supports legal compliance and staff safety training.
Reduces environmental impact through proper waste disposal.
Encourages awareness of product ingredients and safety data.
Typical hazards & measures
Temperature and sunlight damage
— Store 15–25 °C away from windows; use a dedicated, labelled fridge for heat-sensitive items (no food); maintain min-max logs; move stock off radiators/sills; transport upright in cool carriers; review logs during weekly opening checks.
Counterfeit or diverted stock
— Buy only via authorised distributors; verify serials, seals, INCI, lot and expiry; keep receipts and a lot log; quarantine suspect items; brief staff to spot off-odours, colour shifts or unusual packaging before anything reaches the bay.
Waste segregation and disposal non-compliance
— Label waste as oxidiser, solvent or general; use closed, compatible containers; never pour bulk actives to drain; retain collection manifests; train staff on streams; audit monthly and action any variance within 24 h.
Spill containment, bunding and drain protection gaps
— Fit bunded trays (≥110% largest container); place spill kits within 10 s; deploy drain covers/socks before wet clean; isolate, absorb, neutralise if required, and bag as hazardous waste; record events and restock kits immediately after use.
Static ignition during solvent transfer
— Eliminate flames/sparks; pour slowly with continuous container contact; avoid dry plastic funnels; use anti-static mats and keep room RH ≥40%; if using metal containers, bond/ground per guidance; lid immediately after pour.
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