Benzimidazole
Hazardous Substances Policy - Assessment
CHEMICAL HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT
School of Biosciences
Name of
supervisor
Jim Callow
Assessor
Steve Thomas
Assessment Number*
1796
Date of Assessment
10/01/01
Signature
Signature
Notes
A School COSHH form in Word is available on the School Server.
Available from the Health and Safety Unit.
Guidance on making an assessment is given in Making a Chemical Hazard and Risk Assessment.
Guidance is also available from Guidance on Completing the Chemical Hazard and Risk Assessment Form.
Use a continuation sheet to expand any section of this form in hard copy version.
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LOCATION OF THE WORK ACTIVITY
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PERSONS WHO MAY BE AT RISK
List names where possible
Steve Thomas, Ruth Perry and Michele Stanley
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ACTIVITY ASSESSED
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MATERIALS INVOLVED
NAME
Benzimidazole
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Use of benzimidazole for detached leaf assays
AMOUNT
max/stored
<100g
Attach copies of data sheet(s)
HAZARD
Harmful
RISK PHRASES
HAZDAT NO***
BIOSCIENCESNO***
Harmful by inhalation, in
contact with skin and if
swallowed.
INTENDED USE**
Give brief details and attach protocol/instructions
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N114
Solution (7mg/ml) used to prevent fungal growth in water agar
RISKS to HEALTH and SAFETY from INTENDED USE
From personal exposure or hazardous reactions. Refer to OELs, flash points, etc., as appropriate. Are pregnant women, breast-feeding
mothers especially at risk?
Risk from solution low, Wear gloves and lab coat
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CONCLUSIONS ABOUT RISKS
Is level of risk acceptable? Can risk be prevented or reduced by change of substance/procedure? Are control measures necessary?
Level of risk is acceptable
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CONTROL MEASURES
Additional to Good Chemical Practice
Lab coat and gloves to be work when handling powder
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INSTRUCTION/TRAINING
Specify course(s) and/or special arrangements.
none
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MONITORING
Performance of control measures,
none
Personal exposure
Health Surveillance
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WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
See School Server for Approved Procedure Document on specific Chemical Waste Disposal.
Waste solution is autoclaved prior to disposal
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REVIEW
Enter the date or circumstances for review of assessment (maximum review interval 5 years)
10/01/2006
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EMERGENCY ACTION
TO CONTROL HAZARDS To stabilize situation eg spread absorbant on liquid spill; eliminate sources of ignition, etc.
Sweep up and arrange for disposal. If quantity is large wear respirator and avoid raising dust. Wash spill site with
water
If solution spilled, was well with water
TO PROTECT PERSONNEL Evacuation, protection for personnel involved in clean-up, Special First Aid
Skin contact – wash with soap and water
Eye contact – flush eyes with copious water for at least 15 minutes
If inhaled – remove to fresh air . If not breathing give artificial respiration
If swallowed – wash out mouth with water – obtain medical attention
Clean-up/decontamination
TO RENDER SITE OF EMERGENCY SAFE
Sweep up and arrange for disposal. If quantity is large wear respirator and avoid raising dust. Wash spill site with
water
If solution spilled, was well with water
CONTACT S. Thomas
PHONE
5573
10.10.00
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Prefix T is used for Teaching Assessment Number.
Please include amount of chemicals used and how.
Hazdat No is the UNICOSHH datasheet report number.
Biosciences No is the Biosciences data sheet number.
UNICOSHH IS A CHEMICAL DATABASE ON THE HEALTH AND SAFETY UNIT SERVER.
BIOSCIENCES DATA SHEETS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SCHOOL SAFETY OFFICE.