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COSHH Risk Assessment for RoundUp Use

This document provides a COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) risk assessment for mixing and spraying the herbicide RoundUp, which contains glyphosate, to control Japanese knotweed. The assessment identifies employees and the public as being at risk and lists glyphosate as very toxic and an irritant. It specifies necessary personal protective equipment including gloves, overalls, a respirator, and face shield. Control measures are noted as well as first aid and emergency procedures. The risk is rated as low following the implementation of control measures.

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COSHH Risk Assessment for RoundUp Use

This document provides a COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) risk assessment for mixing and spraying the herbicide RoundUp, which contains glyphosate, to control Japanese knotweed. The assessment identifies employees and the public as being at risk and lists glyphosate as very toxic and an irritant. It specifies necessary personal protective equipment including gloves, overalls, a respirator, and face shield. Control measures are noted as well as first aid and emergency procedures. The risk is rated as low following the implementation of control measures.

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  • Hazard Identification
  • COSHH Risk Assessment Overview
  • Risk Rating and Review
  • Personal Protective Equipment and Control Measures

Knotweed Control

Ireland COSHH Risk Assessment Ref No:

Location/Service/Unit Unit Safety Coordinator/Supervisor:


Sleaty Road, Carlow Ronnie Murphy
Describe the activity .
or work process. Mixing Herbicide (RoundUp) prior to spraying Japanese Knotweed
(Inc. how long/ how often
this is carried out and
quantity substance used)
Location of process In van
being carried out?
Identify the persons at risk: Employees y Students Public y
Name the substance(s) involved in RoundUp-Glyphosate 360 g/l
the process
(A copy of a current safety data sheet is
available.)

Classification (state the category of danger)

Very Toxic Extremely


Y Irritant-dermatitis
causing Flammable

Toxic Sensitising Highly


Flammable
Corrosive Biological Flammable

Harmful-lung Oxidising Environmental


damage if swallowed -aquatic organisms

Hazard Type

Y Y

Gas Vapour Mist Fume Dust Liquid Solid Other (State)


Route of Exposure
Y
Inhalation Skin Eyes Ingestion Other (State)
Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) please indicate n/a where not applicable
Long-term exposure level (8hrTWA): Short-term exposure level (15 mins):
1-2 hours

Risks to Health from Identified Hazards: Note appropriate Risk Phrases

Control Measures: Note engineering, PPE, ventilation and other requirements needed

PPE – Neoprene Gloves, White Overalls, Breather Mask, Face Shield

Safety Phrases:

Is health surveillance or monitoring required?


Yes No n
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Personal Protective Equipment (state type and standard)

y Face shield

Dust mask Visor


Single Cartrage
y
Respirator Goggles
White spray proof
y Neoprene y
Gloves Overalls

y
Footwear Other
First Aid / Emergency Measures
Inhalation: Stop work, remove mask or face shield and get plenty of fresh air.
Skin: Rinse hands and face immediately if exposed.
Eyes: Rinse with water
Ingestion: Seek medical help immediately
Significant Spillage: If near waterways notify EPA and Irish waterways immediately.
Fire
Storage: Note type of storage required
Storage: Pesticide storage
Disposal of Substances & Contaminated Containers

Hazardous Waste Put Down Drain General Skip

:Disposal at local amenity of Pesticide empty container unit.

Is exposure adequately controlled?


Yes y No
Risk Rating Following Control Measures

High Medium Low y

Assessed by: R. Murphy Date: July 2015 Review Date: August 2016

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