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COSHH Assessment — BP Diesel Fuel (EN590 / B7)

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

Open Safety Data Sheet (supplier website)

Download this COSHH as a Word document

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

  • GHS02 — Flammable
  • GHS07 — Harmful / irritant
  • GHS08 — Health hazard (serious)
  • GHS09 — Environmental hazard

3. Persons at risk

  • 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)

Substance 8-hr TWA 15-min STEL
Diesel-engine exhaust emissions (DEEE) Carcinogenic — minimise exposure —
Fuel mist (oil mist) 5 mg/m³ 10 mg/m³

6. 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)

7. Storage
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

8. 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)

9. Waste disposal

Hazardous waste (EWC 13 07 01*). Dispose via authorised waste-fuel contractor.

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

  • Safe refuelling procedure
  • Spill response and use of spill kit
  • DSEAR awareness
  • Skin-care and dermatitis prevention

12. 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)

13. References

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

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