#35671 - Sensible Risk

L6 BSc Environmental Health and Safety Health and Environmental Management Modules

August 2018/19

Assignment 2: Chemical Risk Assessment

You must complete the Chemical Risk Assessment for the use of CONTACT CLEANER FG, a highly effective precision cleaning solvent blend which does not contain chlorinated solvents, alcohols or Glycol ethers. Contact Cleaner FG improves the performance and reliability of electrical/electronic equipment in the food industry by preventing contact failures or malfunctions by dissolving and rinsing away contaminants which may hold moisture and cause corrosion or arcing. The material is used for cleaning many items including electrical appliances and portable communications systems in the food manufacturing industry. In this instance you are producing the CoSHH Assessment for the company electricians who service and maintain the electrical appliances within the factory. It is ideal for quick and efficient cleaning of: · PCBs, Electrical Contacts and Switches · Tape

Heads, Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, Relays, Transistors, Condensers, Precision

Instruments, Electric Motors, Communications Equipment. It is safe to use on all plastic and

rubber surfaces, the rapid evaporation of Contact Cleaner FG ensures that no residues are

left on the treated equipment. N.B. It must not be used on electrically live equipment.

FEATURES OF THE CHEMICAL

 NSF K2 registered (N° 139627) for use in the food industry

 Fast cleaning action

 Removes flux traces, light oils and other contaminants

 Prolongs the life expectancy of components

 Non-conductive and non-corrosive

 Evaporates completely, leaves no residue

 Safe for all metal surfaces, most rubbers, plastics and coatings

 Fitted with 360° Spray System for all angle use, even upside down The assessment must contain the necessary information that is important as detailed in the REACH Guidance that must be given to users of a chemical.

You must also decide if any necessary extra measures need to be taken because of the

nature of hazard presented by the chemical, and if there is, then this must be clearly

explained.

Following good guidance as advised by the HSE or the Ministry of Manpower, Singapore or

other local authorities should also be adopted where possible.

The Safety Data Sheet for this chemical is added as a PDF file.