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RCL Rockwool-Insulation

This COSHH assessment summarizes the risks and control measures for working with Rockwool insulation. The insulation is a friable fibrous material that can irritate skin and eyes if inhaled. Workers must wear protective equipment including gloves, eye protection and an FFP3 respirator when unrolling and installing the insulation between ceiling joists. Proper ventilation and supervision are also required to control exposure to the material.

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RCL Rockwool-Insulation

This COSHH assessment summarizes the risks and control measures for working with Rockwool insulation. The insulation is a friable fibrous material that can irritate skin and eyes if inhaled. Workers must wear protective equipment including gloves, eye protection and an FFP3 respirator when unrolling and installing the insulation between ceiling joists. Proper ventilation and supervision are also required to control exposure to the material.

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COSHH ASSESSMENT

FORM
ROCKWOOL INSULATION

Product
Name(s):
Rockwool Insulation
COSHH
Assess. No.: 30
Description of Friable fibrous material used for its sound and
Assessed By:
Substance: thermal insulation properties.
Workplace
Man Made Mineral Fibres 5mg/m3 Date:
Exposure Limits:

Task/Activity: Unrolling and placement of insulation between ceiling joists.

Telephone/
Suppliers Name Fax No’s:
& Address: MSDS
Yes / No
Attached:
SUBSTANCE PROPERTIES

Flammable/ Dangerous to
Toxic/ Very
Highly Oxidiser Explosive Harmful Irritant the Corrosive
Toxic
Flammable Environment
No No No No No Yes No No

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE PERSONS AT RISK


Users of the Members
Skin X Eyes Inhalation X X X Visitors X
product of Public
Cuts/ Other Young
Ingestion Injection X X
Abrasions Workers Persons

PPE REQUIREMENTS

Other: Other:

Yes Yes Yes FFP3 No Yes No Yes / No Yes / No

ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES

General Precautions Control Measures

 Ensure that the above specified PPE is worn and  Ensure that adequate supervision is provided at all
that all staff are informed of the risks; control times.
measures and precautions required when working
with the substance.

Title: COSHH Assessments Form For Russell Cawberry Internal Use Only
Effective Date: November 2019 Author: H&S Department
Revision Number: 1 Page: 1 of 2
COSHH ASSESSMENT

FORM
ROCKWOOL INSULATION

First Aid/Hygiene Arrangements Fire Precautions

 Wash skin thoroughly with soap and clean water 


 If contact is made with the eye, immediately flood
the eye with plenty of clean water for at least 10
minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
 If inhalation or ingestion occurs, seek immediate
medical attention.
 Wash out the mouth with clean water where
appropriate.

LEV Requirements Monitoring Requirements

 Ensure that the work area is well ventilated at all  Consider additional monitoring if this product is to
times. be used within a confined space.
 Provide additional monitoring where young or
inexperienced workers are carrying out the works.

Transport Arrangements Storage Requirements


 No special requirements for small quantities  Store in a dry, well ventilated and secure store.
 Protect from extremes of temperature.

Spillage Procedures Disposal Requirements


 Dispose of waste normal builders waste.

Comments

This is only a preliminary assessment based on generic information for similar products.

This assessment must be reviewed and amended by a competent person prior to its contents being used. This
is to ensure that consideration is given to site specific circumstances or differences which may affect the original
assessment. It is the employers responsibility to ensure that a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks is
undertaken when using any material which may be hazardous to health.

An up to date Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) should be obtained from the supplier and reviewed alongside
this assessment to ensure that the control measures are suitable and remain valid.

Title: COSHH Assessments Form For Russell Cawberry Internal Use Only
Effective Date: November 2019 Author: H&S Department
Revision Number: 1 Page: 2 of 2

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