COSHH Assessment — First-Aid Burn Gel (3.5 g sachets)¶
| Ref | Revision | Issue Date | Next Review | Assessor | Approved By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSHH_13 | 2 | 1 June 2026 | 1 June 2027 | Sean Ashton | Aaron Mason, Director |
Key references
Safety Data Sheet: to be obtained from supplier.
1. Product identification¶
| Product name | First-Aid Burn Gel (3.5 g sachets) |
| Supplier | Various first-aid suppliers |
| Active ingredients / CAS | Water-based gel with tea-tree oil CAS: Mixture |
| Physical form | Gel sachets |
| Appearance / odour | Clear/white gel |
| Use | First-aid treatment for minor burns and scalds — CE-marked medical device |
2. Hazard classification¶
Overall classification: Not classified as hazardous under CLP
Signal word: Not required — product not classified.
Hazard statements (H-codes)¶
No hazard classification required under CLP.
Precautionary statements (key P-codes)¶
No specific precautionary statements applicable.
GHS pictograms¶
No GHS pictograms apply — product not classified as hazardous.
3. Persons at risk¶
- Office and welfare-area staff
4. Routes of exposure¶
- Inhalation: Negligible in normal use
- Skin contact: Negligible
- Eye contact: Mild irritation possible on direct contact
- Ingestion: Not intended for ingestion
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:
- Normal office/welfare ventilation
Administrative controls:
- Use as directed
- Store upright
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- None routinely required
7. Storage¶
| Temperature | Room temperature |
| Location | Office/welfare cupboard |
| Avoid | Direct heat, direct sunlight |
| Container | Original packaging |
8. Emergency procedures¶
First aid¶
| Route | Action |
|---|---|
| Eyes | Rinse with water. |
| Skin | Wash with soap and water if irritation develops. |
| Inhalation | Move to fresh air. |
| Ingestion | Seek medical advice if a significant amount swallowed. |
Spillage¶
Wipe up. Dispose via normal waste.
Emergency contacts¶
- Emergency services: 999
- NHS non-emergency: 111
- AMWS supervisor: Jason May
- HSQE support: Sean Ashton (Onyx Operations)
9. Waste disposal¶
Non-hazardous. Normal waste stream (recycle packaging where possible).
10. Risk rating¶
| Before controls | With controls |
|---|---|
| Low | Minimal |
Risk rating methodology: Severity × Likelihood = Risk (S × L = R). See POL_HSQE_21 — Risk Assessment for the full scoring matrix.
11. Training requirements¶
- Product awareness only
12. Monitoring and review¶
- 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.