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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

The file is supplied in fully editable MS Word format and can be easily customised and saved to Google Docs format if required. The document uses pre-defined style formatting throughout with styles to match the risk-ratings. All text is in Calibri font for improved readability.
The following document labelling is included in the footer:

• Form number and title
• Information-classification
• Version
• Page number / total pages

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COSHH Assessment — Caustic Soda Vehicle Wash (Sodium Hydroxide Aqueous Solution)

This pre-completed COSHH assessment covers caustic soda vehicle wash solution based on sodium hydroxide (NaOH) — a strongly alkaline aqueous concentrate used in transport, logistics and fleet operations for degreasing and cleaning vehicle exteriors and chassis.

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 (Caustic Soda Vehicle Wash Solution), chemical name (sodium hydroxide / NaOH aqueous solution; strongly alkaline pH >13), SDS reference and physical state
• Health effects and first aid — inhalation of mist causing airway burns; ingestion causing life-threatening internal burns; serious skin and eye chemical burns; specific emergency first aid for each route including 20-minute water irrigation
• Severe corrosive hazard — causes serious chemical burns on contact with skin and eyes; damage may be progressive and not immediately apparent; even brief eye contact can cause permanent damage
• Workplace exposure limits — NaOH STEL 2 mg/m³ over 15 minutes; no TWA established; avoid all inhalation of mist
• CLP hazard classification — Corrosive pictogram
• PPE requirements — including chemical splash goggles, PVC or neoprene heavy-duty gloves, chemical-resistant coveralls or apron
• Emergency procedures — spill containment with full PPE; do not discharge to drains; neutralise carefully before disposal

Who Is This COSHH Assessment For?

This assessment is suitable for any workplace where caustic vehicle wash is used, including:

• Transport and logistics fleet wash operations
• Commercial vehicle cleaning and detailing businesses
• Bus, coach and HGV operators with vehicle washing facilities
• Local authority and public sector vehicle maintenance depots

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.