COSHH-7 Disinfectant (Quaternary Ammonium Compound)
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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
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COSHH Assessment — Disinfectant (Quaternary Ammonium Compound)
This pre-completed COSHH assessment covers disinfectant products based on quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) — widely used for surface disinfection in healthcare, food production, hospitality and general cleaning.
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 (quaternary ammonium compound), 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 and eye hazard — QACs are respiratory and skin sensitisers; concentrated product is corrosive to eyes and mucous membranes
- Workplace exposure limits — QAC TWA and guidance on dilution and ventilation
- CLP hazard classification — Irritant, Corrosive and Environmental pictograms
- PPE requirements — including chemical splash goggles, gloves and apron
- Emergency procedures — spillage response and guidance on mixing hazards with other cleaning chemicals
Who Is This COSHH Assessment For?
This assessment is suitable for any workplace where QAC disinfectants are used, including:
- Healthcare facilities and care homes
- Food production and catering environments
- Schools and educational establishments
- Hospitality and leisure facilities
- General commercial and industrial cleaning 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.