| File Reference : | COSHH Assessment Expanding Foam |
| Date File Updated | 01-04-26 |
| File Format | MS Excel |
| No. of files | 1 |
| Category | COSHH Assessments | Tags: ISO 45001 |
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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 — Expanding Foam (MDI-Based Polyurethane)
This pre-completed COSHH assessment covers one-component polyurethane expanding foam based on methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) — used in construction, insulation and DIY for gap-filling, sealing and bonding.
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, chemical name (MDI-based polyurethane), SDS reference and physical state
- Health effects and first aid — inhalation, ingestion, skin contact and eye contact, with specific first aid for each route
- Respiratory sensitisation hazard — MDI isocyanate is a respiratory sensitiser; exposure can cause occupational asthma which may be permanent; LEV or RPE required
- Workplace exposure limits — MDI TWA and STEL with units, from workplace exposure limits guidance
- CLP hazard classification — Irritant, Environmental and Long-term health hazard pictograms
- PPE requirements — including respirator with organic vapour/P2 filter, nitrile gloves and eye protection
- Emergency procedures — spillage (cured foam removal) and fire response
Who Is This COSHH Assessment For?
This assessment is suitable for any workplace where expanding foam is used, including:
- Construction and building contractors
- Insulation installers and energy efficiency contractors
- Plumbing and heating engineers
- Facilities maintenance teams
- DIY and home improvement operations
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.
