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
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COSHH Assessment — Acetone (Propanone / (CH₃)₂CO)
This pre-completed COSHH assessment covers acetone (propanone) — a highly flammable ketone solvent with a characteristic sweet/fruity odour, used widely as a solvent and cleaning agent in laboratories, manufacturing, nail care and resin processing. Flash point –18°C; vapour is heavier than air and can accumulate in low-lying areas.
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 (Acetone / Propanone), chemical name (propanone; (CH₃)₂CO), SDS reference and physical state
- Health effects and first aid — inhalation causing drowsiness, dizziness and narcosis at high concentrations; ingestion causing nausea and digestive irritation; skin defatting; serious eye irritation; specific first aid for each route
- Highly flammable — flash point –18°C — one of the lowest flash points of common solvents; vapours can ignite at room temperature; eliminate all ignition sources; do not store near heat
- Workplace exposure limits — acetone TWA 500 ppm and STEL 1500 ppm over 15 minutes, from workplace exposure limits guidance
- CLP hazard classification — Flammable and Irritant pictograms
- PPE requirements — including eye protection, gloves and storage away from ignition sources
- Emergency procedures — eliminate ignition sources; cover drains; absorb spill with inert material; fire: CO2, dry powder or alcohol-resistant foam
Who Is This COSHH Assessment For?
This assessment is suitable for any workplace where acetone is used, including:
- Laboratories and research facilities
- Nail technicians and beauty salons
- Fibreglass, resin and composite manufacturing
- Electronics cleaning and precision engineering
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.