1. Certificate No 6223

3. Under the COSHH regulation 1988 it is a legal requirement for employers, employees, manufacturers, and anyone handling chemicals to know the relevant safety precautions to take, if exposed to substances hazardous to health. Further to COSHH Training participants will learn to: Identify the nature of a potential hazard Take appropriate action to eliminate risk Prevent accidents

4. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Note: Two key words “Control” and “Hazardous” OBJECTIVE OF COSHH To ensure employers protect their Staff and Hazardous substances by setting up CONTROLS (i.e. procedures) to minimise risk of exposure or contact. What are HAZARDOUS substances? Only products displaying the following symbols on their labels... CONTROL procedures are only needed for these products or other materials with specific hazards (e.g. explosive) which are subject to alternative regulations. NON-HAZARDOUS materials do not require special handling; just good housekeeping practices!

5. How are CONTROLS set up? READ ALL product LABELS carefully. OBTAIN safe handling DATA from supplier, if required. IDENTIFY ALL HAZARDOUS substances and products used by employees. ESTABLISH where RISKS may occur due to likely exposure, length of exposure etc. SET UP CONTROLS to minimise risks (e.g. Safety Clothing and Training etc.). REVIEW effectiveness of controls periodically (i.e. carry out “Safety Audits”). RECORD all assessments and audits. Maintain documentary evidence of actions. What must SUPPLIERS do? ENSURE hazard warning / safe handling instructions are displayed on the pack. PROVIDE “Safe Handling Data Sheets” for all products. (N.B. Distributors can refer requests back to the manufacturer) MAINTAIN a record of all Safe Handling Data sheets issued. RE-ISSUE Safe Handling Data Sheets to all previous recipients, if product changes. REMEMBER “ACRID” Assess risks Control risks Review controls Improve controls Document actions

6. MEANINGSYMBOLSAFETY PRECAUTIONS Toxic/ Very Toxic May cause serious health risk or even death if inhaled, ingested or if it penetrates the skin. 1.Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 2.After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. 3.In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 4.In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. Corrosive May on contact cause destruction of live tissue or burns. 1.Wear suitable glove and eye/face protection. 2.Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. 3.In case of contact with skin wash immediately with plenty of water. 4.In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately (for 15 minutes) with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Harmful May cause limited health risk if inhaled or ingested or if it penetrates the skin. 1.Do not breathe vapour/spray/ dust. 2.Avoid contact with skin. 3.Wash thoroughly before you eat, drink or smoke. 4.In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Irritant May cause inflammation and irritation on immediate, repeated or prolonged contact with the skin or if inhaled. 1.In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 2.In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. 3.Do not breathe vapour/spray/dust. All persons at work need to know the safety precautions to take so as not to endanger themselves or others through exposure to substances hazardous to health. Below are four general classifications of risk - know the appropriate symbol, their meaning and their safety precautions.

7. ALL serious accidents must be reported to the HSE officer Risk assessment will be carried out (this is a legal requirement) After investigation it will be established who is at fault - EMPLOYER (Staff training not carried out and/or insufficient safety or P.P.E. provided or not provided) EMPLOYEE (check the user hasn’t been negligent) MANUFACTURER (canister will be checked, is it faulty?) If it is found that a member of staff is at fault then the result could mean termination and possible fines could be incurred The HSE legislation isn’t just applicable to manufacturers, it applies to both employers and employees. The next slide shows how negligence in the workplace when handling chemicals can have severe and in some cases have life threatening consequences

10. All it takes is one UNMARKED CONTAINER Ensure all canisters have the appropriate label, any chemical without one should under no circumstances be used

11. Other Hazard safety signs are used to outline a different hazard, as shown below: CHANGE OF SAFETY HAZARD SIGNS The EU standard signs will be changing within the next 18-24 months to the Global Harmonisation Program, please see the next slide for the changes. All Paramount chemicals and supporting material will be updated to accommodate the change

12. The EU standard signs will be changing within the next 18-24 months to the Global Harmonization Program so that all countries throughout the world will be using the same symbols Irritant Harmful Flammable/ Highly Flammable Corrosive Toxic

13. Every canister/ container MUST HAVE A LABEL! (If it doesn’t, report it!)

14. THE RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS WITHIN THE WORKPLACE REMAINS WITH THE USER.

15. 1.Name of the substance 1.Reasonable foreseeable uses - and cautions about possible dangerous misuses. 2.Composition of the product. Some substances may have more than one dangerous ingredient. 3.Physical and chemical properties such as: Boiling point Vapour pressure Vapour density Evaporation rates Potentially dangerous reactions with other substances They’ll tell you vital details on the substance you’re working with - physical and health hazards, safety procedure, and possible emergency actions - INFORMATION THAT WILL KEEP YOU SAFE. The data sheet provides you with the information you need to work, safely with the substance, and to protect yourself and others. Let it help you - by keeping you informed, prepared, and safe.

16. March 2009 Page 2 of 2 The most important point on a HEALTH & SAFETY DATA SHEET is 4. FIRST AID MEASURES. Knowing what is needed should an emergency arise.

17. HSE has a wide range of information available regarding the legislation but we don’t find it necessary to bog you down with the details. However we appreciate if you could click here for more informationclick here

18. Under the COSHH regulation 1988, all persons should know the relevant safety precautions to take, if exposed to substances hazardous to health. It is your duty to know the following :- IRRITANT May cause inflammation and irritation when in immediate or repeated/ prolonged contact with the skin, or if inhaled. 1.In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately and seek medical advice. 2.In the event of contact with the skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. 3. Do not breathe dust/ spray or vapour CORROSIVE May cause burns or destruction of living tissue on contact with skin. 1.Wear suitable protective, eye/ face. 2.Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. 3.In the event of contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. 4.In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately (for 15 minutes) with plenty of water and seek medical advice. TOXIC/ VERY TOXIC May cause severe health risk or even death in ingested, inhaled or penetration of the skin occurs. 1.Wear suitable protective clothing, eye, face and glove protection. 2.In the event of contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. 3.In the event of contact with eyes wash immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 4.In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. HARMFUL May cause limited health risk if ingested, inhaled or if penetration of the skin occurs. 1.Do not breathe dust / spray / or vapour. 2.Avoid contact with skin. 3.Wash thoroughly before you drink, eat or smoke. 4.In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

19. Green LabelsGreen Labels indicates : Blue LabelsBlue Labels indicates : Red LabelsRed Labels indicates : ACID SOLUTIONS NEUTRAL SOLUTIONS SOLVENT SOLUTIONS To help identify the nature of the product that is to be handled, we have introduced a colour code system based on the litmus paper test. Therefore, all of our bulk containers and hand sprays are labeled accordingly: The colour coded system runs throughout the Paramount Group range of products and supporting material including: Product Labels Product Information Sheets Safety Data Sheets

20. Product information sheets are available for all chemicals. They provide in-depth information on: Description of the chemical Where to use it Dilution Rates What the product is recommended for Available size containers The coloured coded system runs throughout the Paramount range of chemicals and supporting documentation.

21. Following on from the Paramount Product Information Sheets the colour coded concept is carried over to the product canisters.

22. Red Labeling is used to show ACID CHEMICALS MEDIUM ACID (Scale Off)  IRRITANT  Some P.PE required HIGH ACID (Drain Opener)  Corrosive  Maximum P.P.E required

23. Blue Labeling is used to show ALKALINE CHEMICALS

24. Green Labeling is used to show NEUTRAL CHEMICALS Flammable in concentrate

25. White Labeling is used to show PETROLEUM OR SOLVENT BASED CHEMICALS

26. When to use chemical? During Deep Cleaning Use during shut down periods only - not when the public are using the facilities How do you know if the chemical is needed? Apply the area that needs treatment, if it fizzes/foams/reacts then the chemical is needed Where are the chemicals used? Swimming areas/showers/water splashed on tiles P.P.E. Required: Gloves Goggles - recommend safety spectacles rather than elasticated goggles as these are uncomfortable and can steam up, reducing vision Using the product: 1.Divide the length of the swimming pool into 8 manageable sections 2.Apply Solution using a deck scrub and diluted chemical in a bucket 3.Leave for 4/5 mins 4.Wet vacuum or mop up 5.Hose down area Must be rinsed off Stainless Steel and chrome, do not leave on for more than 2/3 minutes

27. Citric Acid When to use chemical? Regular Descaling (i.e. twice a week on all vertical surfaces within wet areas such as shower tiles, shower controls, pipes, taps etc.) No Hazard Symbol For thinner build up of minerals including limescale Safe to use on Chrome and Stainless Steel P.P.E. Required: Gloves Safety Spectacles

28. Alkaline based degreaser Where to use chemical? All skin contact surfaces such as: Changing room floors Showers Lockers Gym equipment Sunbeds Saunas Any wipeable surface in the leisure environment Destroys bacteria that is the cause of Dermatitis, Athletes foot and Verrucae P.P.E. Required: Gloves Can defatten skin (although water will do this, Hyphene left on skin will react quicker)

29. Ideal for all glass finishes including sheet glass, double glazing and mirrors For best results use with a paper hand towel or cotton cloth DO NOT use a J-type Cloth (man made). The bonding agent used in the cloths will leave smears on the surface Concentrate is FLAMMABLE, however not classified when diluted P.P.E required Gloves

30. After using a chemical, take it away with you, out of harms way. This minimises the risk of accidents. Store chemicals in a locked cleaning cupboard Never mix chemicals - the result can be extremely dangerous NEVER MIX BLEACH & ACID - mixing these chemicals together produces extremely dangerous gas. HC1 and SO2 are both toxic, so mixing these together would create a reaction that may endanger life. Take every precaution and don’t breath in any of the fumes produced or let the liquids touch the skin Correct labels on correct chemicals - Every chemical MUST have a label Never decant into unmarked containers (Paramount labels are provided separately from chemical containers but can be easily applied)

31. The Paramount Group offers a range of supporting documentation to ensure Health & Safety is at the forefront of the workplace. User Charts User charts provide a wealth of information on individual chemicals When to use the product The products use Instructions on how to use correctly and safety Dilution Guide P.P.E. Require Hazard classification Click User Chart for printable version

32. You have been asked to put your names down on the TRAINING REGISTER, the purpose being that certificates will be generated using this information. Please see the next slide for the purpose of the Training Certificate.

33. After the Health & Safety Information has been read and understood you will be provided with a Certificate showing you have the correct information needed to handle chemicals in a safe way, and documented evidence that the training has been provided. The purpose of these training certificates are two fold. Firstly, from your point of view if you were to go to another prospective employer and can prove you are aware of the COSHH regulations and their requirements this may hold you in good stead. Secondly from your employers point of view, if they have health and safety audit, or worst still, if an accident occurs they have documented evidence individuals have been trained.

34. Now is the time for you to ask questions. If in the course of using any of these chemicals, rather than battling on regardless, please ask your line manager. If they are unable to answer any of your questions, please contact: Des Soden The Paramount Group 07710 945183 sales@paramountchemicals.co.uk

35. We thank you for your participation throughout this presentation.