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.
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- Form number and title
- Information-classification
- Version
- Page number / total pages
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COSHH Assessment — Hand Cleaner (D-Limonene / Orange Oil Based)
This pre-completed COSHH assessment covers d-limonene and orange oil based hand cleaner — a waterless or pre-wash hand cleaner used in workshops, garages and industrial environments to remove grease, oil and paint.
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 (d-limonene / orange terpene), SDS reference and physical state
- Health effects and first aid — inhalation, ingestion, skin contact and eye contact, with specific first aid for each route
- Skin sensitisation risk — d-limonene is a skin sensitiser; repeated exposure can cause allergic contact dermatitis; use barrier cream and limit contact time
- Workplace exposure limits — d-limonene TWA and guidance on skin contact controls
- CLP hazard classification — Flammable, Irritant and Environmental pictograms
- PPE requirements — including barrier cream, rinse thoroughly after use and avoid repeated prolonged contact
- Emergency procedures — spillage and fire precautions
Who Is This COSHH Assessment For?
This assessment is suitable for any workplace where industrial hand cleaner is used, including:
- Automotive repair workshops and garages
- Engineering and manufacturing facilities
- Construction and plant maintenance teams
- Printing and paint spraying 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.