This example covers acrylic and epoxy flooring adhesives, including the epoxy sensitisation risk and the controls and PPE for safe use.
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COSHH Assessment - Flooring Adhesive (Acrylic / Epoxy)
This pre-completed COSHH assessment covers acrylic and epoxy flooring adhesives - one-part acrylic emulsions and two-part epoxy resin systems used for bonding floorcoverings to prepared subfloors. Acrylics are low hazard in normal use, while epoxy resin and amine hardener can cause allergic dermatitis and respiratory sensitisation.
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 - one-part acrylic emulsion and two-part epoxy (Part A resin / Part B amine hardener), SDS reference and physical state
- Health effects and first aid - inhalation, ingestion, skin contact and eye contact, with specific first aid for each route
- Sensitisation hazard - epoxy can cause allergic dermatitis on skin contact and airway sensitisation from vapours in enclosed areas
- Workplace exposure limits - no specific WEL applies; good ventilation and local extraction for epoxy work in enclosed areas
- CLP hazard classification - Irritant, Environmental and Long-term health hazard pictograms
- PPE requirements - including nitrile gloves, chemical splash goggles (EN166) and coveralls for epoxy work
- Emergency procedures - spillage containment, keeping product out of drains, and disposal of uncured epoxy as hazardous waste
Who Is This COSHH Assessment For?
This assessment is suitable for any workplace where flooring adhesives are used, including:
- Flooring contractors laying vinyl, rubber and textile floorcoverings
- Construction and fit-out contractors
- Facilities management and building maintenance teams
- Shopfitting and refurbishment projects
Working From the Safety Data Sheet
The assessment reflects the hazards and controls found in typical manufacturer safety data sheets for these adhesives. Check the details against the SDS for the exact product in use, and record your own storage locations, users and site-specific controls in the relevant fields.
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.