COSHH Assessment — BP Diesel Fuel (EN590 / B7)¶
Safety data sheet filed — a BP sheet, not the GB one, and not the base grade
A BP safety data sheet for diesel is now held, in place of the search portal this assessment previously linked to. BP Ultimate Diesel, SDS number SAS2124, version 4 of 1 March 2019, issued by BP Europa SE, Austrian branch.
What it confirms. Flam. Liq. 3 H226, Acute Tox. 4 H332, Skin Irrit. 2 H315, Carc. 2 H351, STOT RE 2 H373 and Asp. Tox. 1 H304. All six codes recorded in this assessment appear on the sheet, unchanged.
What it does not do. It is BP Ultimate rather than the base EN590 / B7 grade, and it is written to EU CLP with Austrian emergency numbers and Austrian national entries. It corroborates the classification. It is not the document a GB employer holds.
One gap it exposes. The sheet also carries Aquatic Chronic 2, H411, toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. This assessment records no aquatic classification at all. Diesel is the highest-volume substance on site and the environmental classification is what the spill controls in SOP 9.3 rest on, so this is the item to settle first. Confirm it against the GB sheet, then amend.
Owner: Sean Ashton — request the current GB sheet for BP Diesel EN590 / B7 and settle the aquatic classification. Target: 31/10/2026.
| Ref | Revision | Issue Date | Next Review | Assessor | Approved By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSHH_24 | 2 | 1 June 2026 | 1 June 2027 | Sean Ashton | Aaron Mason, Director |
Key references
COSHH_24 on the COSHH Register (APP_09)
BP Ultimate Diesel, SDS SAS2124, version 4 of 1 March 2019, filed 27/09/2026. The Austrian-format sheet for the Ultimate grade: it confirms all six hazard codes and adds H411, and the GB-format sheet for EN590 / B7 has been requested from BP for 31/10/2026.
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 | BP Diesel Fuel (EN590 / B7) |
| Supplier | BP Oil UK Ltd / Forecourt refuel |
| Active ingredients / CAS | Middle-distillate hydrocarbons (C9–C20) + fatty-acid methyl esters (FAME, up to 7%) + additives CAS: 68334-30-5 (gas oil) · 68476-30-2 (diesel fuel No. 2) |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance / odour | Yellow-to-amber liquid, characteristic fuel odour |
| Use | Fuel for van, grab lorry, and diesel-powered site plant |
2. Hazard classification¶
Overall classification: Flammable Liquid Cat 3. Acute Toxicity (inhalation) Cat 4. Skin Irritation Cat 2. Carcinogen Cat 2. Aspiration Cat 1. STOT RE 2. Aquatic Chronic 2.
Signal word: Danger
Hazard statements (H-codes)¶
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
| H226 | Flammable liquid and vapour. |
| H304 | May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. |
| H315 | Causes skin irritation. |
| H332 | Harmful if inhaled. |
| H351 | Suspected of causing cancer. |
| H373 | May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. |
| 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. |
| P273 | Avoid release to the environment. |
| P280 | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
| P301+310 | IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. |
| P303+361+353 | IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. |
| P331 | Do NOT induce vomiting. |
| P403+235 | Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
| P405 | Store locked up. |
| P501 | Dispose of contents/container to an authorised waste contractor in accordance with local regulations. |
GHS pictograms¶
| Oxidising | Explosive | Flammable | Toxic | Harmful | Corrosive | Human Health | Dangerous for environment | Gas under pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☐ | ☐ | ☑ | ☐ | ☑ | ☐ | ☑ | ☑ | ☐ |
3. Persons at risk¶
| Staff | Public | Visitors | Contractor | Workers | Young / Pregnant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☑ | ☑ | ☐ |
- Drivers
- Refuelling personnel
- Plant operators
4. Routes of exposure¶
- Inhalation: Vapour/mist may cause respiratory irritation and drowsiness. Harmful if inhaled.
- Skin contact: Causes irritation. Prolonged/repeated contact is a suspected carcinogen.
- Eye contact: Causes irritation
- Ingestion: May be fatal if aspirated into lungs.
5. Workplace exposure limits (HSE EH40/2005)¶
| Component | STD | 8-hr TWA | 15-min STEL | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel-engine exhaust emissions (DEEE) | — | Carcinogenic — minimise exposure | — | EH40/2005 |
| Fuel mist (oil mist) | — | 5 mg/m³ | 10 mg/m³ | EH40/2005 |
6. Frequency and duration of exposure¶
COSHH Regulation 6 requires the assessment to consider the amount, level and duration of exposure.
| Amount used | Times per day | Duration per use |
|---|---|---|
| Large — tens of litres | 1–5 | 6–30 minutes |
7. Control measures — hierarchy of controls¶
Elimination / substitution: Evaluated where practicable — see Section 12.
Engineering controls:
- Refuel outdoors where possible
- Use appropriate dispensing equipment (pumps, funnels with strainers)
- Drip tray and spill kit at all dispensing points
- Adequate ventilation during refuelling
Administrative controls:
- Refuel with engine off
- No smoking / open flames / hot work during refuelling
- Immediate wash-off of skin contamination
- Avoid prolonged/repeated skin contact
- Contaminated clothing removed and laundered separately
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Nitrile gloves
- Safety glasses
- Overalls (change if saturated)
8. Storage and handling¶
| Temperature | Below 30 °C |
| Location | Bunded fuel store or approved on-vehicle tank. Segregated from petrol and oxidisers. |
| Avoid | Heat, sparks, ignition sources, oxidisers |
| Container | UN-approved metal or plastic diesel container / bulk tank |
9. Emergency procedures¶
First aid¶
| Route | Action |
|---|---|
| Eyes | Rinse with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice. |
| Skin | Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and water. |
| Inhalation | Move to fresh air. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist. |
| Ingestion | DO NOT induce vomiting (aspiration risk). Rinse mouth. Seek immediate medical attention. |
Spillage¶
Eliminate ignition sources. Absorb with sand or proprietary oil-absorbent. Place in sealed container labelled 'Diesel-contaminated waste'. Prevent runoff to drains/watercourses.
Fire¶
Flammable liquid. Use foam, dry powder, CO₂ or water spray. Do not use water jet.
Emergency contacts¶
- Emergency services: 999
- NHS non-emergency: 111
- AMWS supervisor: Jason May
- HSQE support: Sean Ashton (Onyx Operations)
10. Waste disposal¶
Hazardous waste (EWC 13 07 01*). Dispose via authorised waste-fuel contractor.
11. 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.
12. Training requirements¶
- Safe refuelling procedure
- Spill response and use of spill kit
- DSEAR awareness
- Skin-care and dermatitis prevention
13. Assessment outcome¶
| Outcome | |
|---|---|
| Safe to proceed with existing control measures | ☐ |
| Safe to proceed with additional actions | ☑ |
| Unsafe — do not proceed | ☐ |
A manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet is held and a GB-format sheet for EN590 / B7 is on request. This is the highest-volume substance on site.
14. Monitoring and review¶
- Weekly van check — fuel-cap condition, spill-kit stock
- Monthly storage-area inspection
- Annual COSHH review
- Health surveillance for fuel-exposed roles (per APP_08)
15. 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)
16. Signatures¶
| Name | Signature | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessor | Sean Ashton, HSQE Consultant | 09/09/2026 | |
| Supervisor | Jason May, Site Supervisor | ||
| Approved by | Aaron Mason, Director | ||
| User acknowledgement |
Reformatted 09/09/2026 to the 16-section COSHH template. Hazard classification, exposure limits, control measures and risk rating are unchanged from Issue 2 — the migration added the persons-at-risk grid, frequency and duration of exposure (COSHH Regulation 6), the GHS pictogram grid, the assessment outcome and the signature block.
This assessment must be reviewed annually or when circumstances change — whichever is sooner.
Method statements¶
No field method statement calls up this substance.
It is a fleet, plant-maintenance, office or welfare item rather than something used in carrying out a field task. The method statements held on the Van Packs site cover field operations; substances used on the vehicles, in the yard workshop or in the office are controlled by this assessment and by SOP 8.5 alone.
Related documents¶
This assessment is one of thirty held under APP_09. The substance-specific controls are above; the system that maintains them is below.
- POL_HSQE_08 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
- POL_HSQE_19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- SOP 8.5 Hazardous Substances (COSHH)
- SOP 8.4 Personal Protective Equipment
- SOP 8.7 Health Surveillance
- SOP 9.5 Hazardous Management of Waste
- APP_09 COSHH Assessments Register
- APP_10 Legal & Compliance Requirements Register with Evaluation
- RA_HO_15 PPE Management
Standard applied: COSHH Regulations 2002 (undated reference), with workplace exposure limits taken from HSE EH40/2005 and hazard classification from GB CLP. Referenced undated so a new edition does not force a re-issue of every assessment.