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! Identify Hazards !! Who May be Harmed and How !! Severity !! Control Measures !! Likelihood !! Risk Rating
! Identify Hazards !! Who May be Harmed and How !! Severity !! Control Measures !! Likelihood !! Risk Rating
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| Contractors materials (caulk, plumbers putty, filler etc.)    || User - Contact with eyes, Contact with skin, Swallowing, Spillage  || LOW || Stored in original container, tightly closed and in a safe place.  Safety advice for product is clearly visible on manufacturers label.  Users to read manufacturers instructions carefully before use.  Users to check safety warning labels before use.  Latex gloves provided.  Eye protection provided.  Masks provided.  Ventilation recommended.  Eye wash kit readily available in both rooms  Access to running water if needed.  Spill kit provided.  Clear instruction on what to do if ingested located in clear sight of work area. || LOW  || LOW
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| Wood Varnish and Wood Stain || User - Contact with eyes, Contact with skin, Swallowing, Spillage || MED || Stored in original container, tightly closed and in a safe place.  Safety advice for product is clearly visible. If safety advice is not visible on label, “safe chemical practices” advice on display will be adhered to.  “Safe chemical practices” displayed on cabinet  Latex gloves provided  Eye protection provided  Masks provided  Ventilation of workshop recommended  Eye wash kit readily available in both rooms  Access to running water if needed  Spill kit provided  Clear instruction on what to do if ingested located in clear sight of work area. || LOW  || MED
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| Paint, including aerosols || User - Contact with eyes, Contact with skin, Swallowing, Spillage || MED || Stored in original container, tightly closed and in a safe place.  Safety advice for product is clearly visible  Safety advice displayed on cabinet  Latex gloves provided  Eye protection provided  Masks provided  Use of respirator recommended  Ventilation of workshop recommended  Eye wash kit readily available in both rooms  Access to running water if needed  Spill kit provided  Clear instruction on what to do if ingested located in clear sight of work area. || LOW  || LOW
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| Glue and sealants/Lacquer || User - Contact with eyes, Contact with skin, Swallowing, Spillage || MED || Stored in original container, tightly closed and in a safe place.  Safety advice for product is clearly visible on manufacturers label  Safety advice displayed on cabinet  Latex gloves provided  Eye protection provided  Masks provided  Ventilation of workshop recommended  Eye wash kit readily available in both rooms  Access to running water if needed  Spill kit provided  Clear instruction on what to do if ingested located in clear sight of work area. || LOW  || LOW
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| Lubricants, Oil and Grease || User - Contact with eyes, Contact with skin, Swallowing, Spillage || LOW || Stored in original container, tightly closed and in a safe place.  Safety advice for product is clearly visible  Safety advice displayed on cabinet  Latex gloves provided  Eye protection provided  Masks provided  Eye wash kit readily available in both rooms  Access to running water if needed  Spill kit provided  Clear instruction on what to do if ingested located in clear sight of work area. || LOW  || LOW
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| Fibreglass resin || User - Contact with eyes, Contact with skin, Swallowing, Spillage || HIGH || Stored in original container, tightly closed and in a safe place.  Safety advice for product is clearly visible on manufacturers label  Safety advice displayed on cabinet  Latex gloves provided  Eye protection provided  Masks provided  Respirator recommended  Ventilation of workshop recommended  Eye wash kit readily available in both rooms  Access to running water if needed  Spill kit provided  Clear instruction on what to do if ingested located in clear sight of work area. || LOW  || MED
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| Hazardous Substances Sodium Persulphate Sodium Metasilicate Model engine fuel Acetone || User - Contact with eyes, Contact with skin, Swallowing, Spillage || HIGH || User must read manufacturers instructions carefully before use  Chemical symbols must be checked against the safety advice sheet located on the cabinet to ensure safe use.  Gloves must be worn  Eye protection must be worn  Respirator must be used as per manufacturer instructions  User must have read the safety data sheet provided || LOW  || MED
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