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COSHH Assessment — Line-Marking Paint — Red Aerosol

Ref Revision Issue Date Next Review Assessor Approved By
COSHH_09 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 Line-Marking Paint — Red Aerosol
Supplier Various (line-marking product)
Active ingredients / CAS Hydrocarbon solvents + pigment + propellant
CAS: Mixture — see SDS
Physical form Aerosol
Appearance / odour Red spray
Use Temporary red line-marking for site demarcation, danger zones, services

2. Hazard classification

Overall classification: Aerosol Cat 1, Aspiration Cat 1 (solvent base)

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements (H-codes)

Code Statement
H222 Extremely flammable aerosol.
H229 Pressurised container: may burst if heated.
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
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.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
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
  • GHS08 — Health hazard (serious)
  • GHS09 — Environmental hazard

3. Persons at risk

  • Line-marking operatives
  • Site personnel

4. Routes of exposure

  • Inhalation: Vapour/mist — may cause dizziness
  • Skin contact: Mild irritation
  • Eye contact: Irritation
  • Ingestion: Aspiration hazard

5. Workplace exposure limits (HSE EH40/2005)

No UK Workplace Exposure Limits (HSE EH40/2005) assigned to this product or its constituents.

6. Control measures — hierarchy of controls

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

Engineering controls:

  • Use in open air wherever possible

Administrative controls:

  • No smoking
  • No hot work nearby

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

  • Nitrile gloves
  • Safety glasses

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

8. Emergency procedures

First aid

Route Action
Eyes Rinse with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.
Skin Wash with soap and water.
Inhalation Move to fresh air.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention (aspiration risk).

Spillage

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

Fire

Flammable aerosol. Use foam, CO₂ or dry powder.

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

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.