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COSHH Assessment — Lapwing Line-Marking Paint (White)

Ref Revision Issue Date Next Review Assessor Approved By
COSHH_08 2 1 June 2026 1 June 2027 Sean Ashton Aaron Mason, Director

Key references

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Van-pack inclusion

This substance is carried in the field van packs. The Van Packs operative-facing site holds a synchronised copy.

1. Product identification
Product name Lapwing Line-Marking Paint (White)
Supplier Lapwing UK Ltd
Active ingredients / CAS Acrylic polymer, titanium dioxide (TiO₂)
CAS: 13463-67-7 (TiO₂)
Physical form Aerosol paint
Appearance / odour White liquid/aerosol
Use Line-marking of excavations, site set-out and car parks

2. Hazard classification

Overall classification: Aerosol Cat 1 (flammable aerosol) — water-based variants may differ

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements (H-codes)

Code Statement
H222 Extremely flammable aerosol.
H229 Pressurised container: may burst if heated.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements (key P-codes)

Code Statement
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P211 Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source.
P251 Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P410+412 Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an authorised waste contractor in accordance with local regulations.

GHS pictograms

  • GHS02 — Flammable
  • GHS07 — Harmful / irritant
  • GHS09 — Environmental hazard

3. Persons at risk

  • Line-marking operatives
  • Highway maintenance staff
  • Site personnel

4. Routes of exposure

  • Inhalation: Mist may cause respiratory irritation
  • Skin contact: Minor staining; mild irritation
  • Eye contact: Mist causes irritation
  • Ingestion: Unlikely in normal use

5. Workplace exposure limits (HSE EH40/2005)

Substance 8-hr TWA 15-min STEL
Titanium dioxide (inhalable) 10 mg/m³ —

6. Control measures — hierarchy of controls

Elimination / substitution: Evaluated where practicable — see Section 12.

Engineering controls:

  • Use outdoors or in well-ventilated area
  • Traffic management in place

Administrative controls:

  • Check weather before use
  • No smoking / hot work nearby

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

  • Nitrile gloves
  • Safety glasses
  • High-visibility clothing
  • Coveralls/disposable apron

7. Storage
Temperature Below 50 °C
Location Cool, ventilated store
Avoid Heat, sparks, frost, direct sunlight
Container Original aerosol can

8. Emergency procedures

First aid

Route Action
Eyes Rinse with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
Skin Wash with soap and water.
Inhalation Move to fresh air.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.

Spillage

Eliminate ignition sources. Absorb with inert material. Dispose as hazardous waste.

Fire

Flammable aerosol. Use foam, CO₂ or dry powder. Cool exposed cans with water.

Emergency contacts

  • Emergency services: 999
  • NHS non-emergency: 111
  • AMWS supervisor: Jason May
  • HSQE support: Sean Ashton (Onyx Operations)

9. Waste disposal

Empty aerosols are hazardous (EWC 16 05 04*).

10. Risk rating

Before controls With controls
Moderate Low

Risk rating methodology: Severity × Likelihood = Risk (S × L = R). See POL_HSQE_21 — Risk Assessment for the full scoring matrix.

11. Training requirements

  • Aerosol handling
  • Line-marking safe working

12. Monitoring and review

  • Weekly van-pack inspection
  • Annual COSHH review

13. References

Assessment approved by: Aaron Mason, Director · 1 June 2026

This assessment must be reviewed annually or when circumstances change — whichever is sooner.