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Oman L.L.C.
1.0 Purpose
To ensure that the risks to health from exposure to hazardous substances are:
2.0 Scope
Chemical assessments are required where any substance hazardous to health is in use within the
Strabag Oman LLC Projects .
3.0 Responsibility
Substance Schedule
The substance schedule is a complete list of all chemicals and substances, which are
stored or used within the Project. These also include substances which may be used by
contractors.
Name
Supplier
Enter the Name, address and contact telephone number of the supplier of the substance. If
more than one supplier is used for the same substance, list all suppliers.
Storage Area
Is the substance stored in a centralised store or in different locations within the premises?
Enter the area where the substance is stored, in multiple locations use the abbreviation
ML.
Dependant on the substance, special precautions may be required for the storage. Enter
the maximum amount that will be stored at any one time within the organisation.
Before purchasing any chemical or substance the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
should be obtained from the potential supplier, the information contained within the MSDS
will allow an assessment to be made on the safe storage and use of the substance. Enter
either Yes/No and where the MSDS is filed.
Assessment Required
Assessment Number
Each Assessment should be given its own unique number, which references the storage
area, department/area used. The HSE Manager will issue these numbers.
Assessment Date
Enter the date that the assessment was completed and approved for use by the HSE
Manager.
Review Date
Dependant on the material, substance or use, the Assessment will require a review; the
review date will be ascertained by the Health & Safety Coordinator.
Substance Name
Hazard Label
Enter the description of the hazard label, either Irritant, Toxic, corrosive etc.
Physical Description
Enter the physical description of the material or substance; this could be Solid, Dust Fume
Liquid etc.
Chemical Names/Components
The substance could be made up of different components, put the chemical names of the
components within this field.
Maximum Exposure Limits cannot be exceeded under any circumstances and some form
of monitoring may be required to ensure the limit is not exceeded. The MEL should be
clearly on the MSDS.
Occupational Exposure Limits are also detailed within the MSDS, where an OES has been
allocated steps will be required to evidence that controls in place are reducing exposure to
or below the stated limit.
Description of Process
Describe the process in which the substance is to be used, this should also include the
physical layout of the environment i.e. confined space, open air etc., the people at risk from
exposure and so on.
What are the possible routes of entry into the body of the substance or material? Dust is an
obvious inhalation route but may also enter the body through contact on the skin
During the different stages (from storage to disposal) of use of the material or substance,
are hazardous levels of exposure likely.
Answer Yes or No if there is a risk to health to anyone who may be affected by the material
or substance. This could be the person who is using the substance or another employee,
contractor or a member of the public.
The following hierarchy of controls should be adopted when completing this section: -
1. Elimination of substance.
2. Reduction or substitution.
3. Engineering controls - isolation from person
- Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
4. Procedural Controls
5. Personal protective equipment.
The use of Personal Protective Equipment must be the last control measure adopted,
when all other forms of control are not available. When specifying the use of PPE it must
be made clear the type of PPE, which is to be, used i.e. Neoprene Gloves, Grade 1 Safety
Goggles, type of respirator and cartridge to be used.
First Aid procedures for the material or substance will be found within the MSDS.
Detail whether the material or substance will create acute or chronic effects and the target
organs.
All persons who will be using the material or substance within the workplace will require
training and instruction.
Initial training via induction will provide details of where the MSDS Sheets are located and
how to follow the precautions.
Secondary training will be given to Foremen, Supervisors and Managers detailing the
collation and management of MSDS sheets, distribution amongst the workforce and
ensuring that they are maintained up to date.
When using a new substance on the project the MSDS sheet will be used as a Toolbox
Talk Topic to ensure that the hazards and precautions are clearly communicated to the
workforce.
Workplace Monitoring
Workplace monitoring may be required, detail the type of monitoring that will be required
i.e. monitoring of hands for dermatitis by workplace foreman.
Health or Biological Monitoring may be a statutory requirement; this will be detailed within
the MSDS. Detail the type of Surveillance that will be required and how to get it set up.
What measures can be put in place to prevent exposure to other who may be affected by
the process. This can be achieved by working out of hours, separation etc.
Transport Requirements
Storage Requirements
Spillage Procedure
Enter the requirement from the MSDS for the procedure of cleaning up spills
Disposal Procedure
What is the safe procedure for the disposal of the material or substance, does it have a
waste category?
If the use of Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems (LEVs) or Respirators has been specified,
insert the testing periods of the equipment i.e. daily/weekly/monthly inspection, 14 month
examinations etc.
Assessment Summary
Enter a brief summary of the assessment and any other relevant information that could be
required
6.0 Forms
Appendix
Substance Schedule A
Name Supplier Storage Area Quantity Data Sheet Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment
Stored Required Number Date review Date
Yes/No
Description Of Process
Workplace Monitoring
Monitor that all the operatives handling the chemical are using
required PPEs. The area is well ventilated and and way from heat all
the time.
Keep locked up Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition.
Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume
hood. Ground all equipment containing material.
Transport Requirements
Spillage Procedure
Small Spill: Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an
appropriate waste disposal.
Large Spill:
Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate
waste disposal. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration
level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS
Disposal Procedure
Assessment Summary
If You Feel Unwell Whilst Using, or After Using This Product, Please Report To Your
Manager/Supervisor.