COSHH Assessment — Blackfriar Temporary Line-Marking Paint — Yellow¶
| Ref | Revision | Issue Date | Next Review | Assessor | Approved By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSHH_11 | 2 | 1 June 2026 | 1 June 2027 | Sean Ashton | Aaron Mason, Director |
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 | Blackfriar Temporary Line-Marking Paint — Yellow |
| Supplier | Blackfriar Paints Ltd |
| Active ingredients / CAS | Hydrocarbon solvents + pigment + propellant CAS: Mixture — see SDS |
| Physical form | Aerosol |
| Appearance / odour | Yellow spray |
| Use | Temporary yellow line-marking for site demarcation and hazards |
2. Hazard classification¶
Overall classification: Aerosol Cat 1, Aspiration Cat 1, STOT SE 3
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. |
| 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: Irritation on prolonged contact
- 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 or 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. |
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¶
- POL_HSQE_08 — COSHH Policy
- POL_HSQE_19 — Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy
- SOP 8.5 — Hazardous Substances (COSHH)
- APP_09 — COSHH Assessments Log
- HSE COSHH Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/2677, as amended)
- HSE EH40/2005 Workplace Exposure Limits
- CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (as retained in UK law)
Assessment approved by: Aaron Mason, Director · 1 June 2026
This assessment must be reviewed annually or when circumstances change — whichever is sooner.