Health and Safety

1 Identification of Substance
Company
CPM Group Ltd
Mells Road
Mells
Frome
Somerset BA11 3PD
Tel: 0117 981 2791
Fax: 0117 981 4516

2 Composition
Precast concrete products are composed of cementitious material, aggregates which may contain silica and additives. Some products may contain steel reinforcing.

3 Hazards Identification
Treatment can create dust and flying fragments. The dust created could contain particles of a respirable size which may contain silica.

4 First Aid Measures
Airborne Dust
Inhalation:
Removal from exposure to fresh air.
Skin contact:
Wash with water
Eye contact:
Immediately irrigate with copious amounts of water and seek medical attention.
Ingestion:
Remove from exposure to fresh air.

5 Fire Fighting Measures
None needed.

6 Accident Release Measures
Personal Protection:
In the event of the creation of dust during surface treatment or cutting, avoid breathing in the dust. Wear dust mask / respirator and goggles as specified in section eight - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection.
Environment Measures:
The release of dust into the atmosphere does not constitute a significant hazard. Waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local authority requirements.

7 Handling and Storage
When dust may be created:
Surface treatment and cutting should be minimized to avoid the creation of airborne dust.
Where this is not avoidable, engineering controls such as containment and local exhaust ventilation should be applied when airborne dust exposure levels are approached.
Products as delivered:
i) The weight and surface nature of the product requires the use of protective gloves and footwear.
ii) The manual handling of such loads should not be attempted without a risk assessment required by the Manual Handling of Loads at Work Regulations 1992.
iii) Products must not be rolled off vehicles or around sites.
iv) Use correct cranage for off-loading vehicles. Properly constructed 'C' hooks with spreader bars or canvas / fabric slings with a central lift are recommended.
v) Where lifting points are provided, the lifting points must be used.

8 Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Occupational Exposure Limits

Engineering Control Measures for Dust
As per section seven - handling and storage.

Personal Protection
Respiratory Protection:
To HSE approved standard.
Hand Protection:
Abrasion resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:
To HSE approved standard for dust goggles.
Skin Protection:
Overalls.
Foot Protection:
To BSEN 345 Safety Footwear.

9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Odourless shaped components of precast concrete. Other chemical properties not applicable.

10 Stability and Reactivity
Not applicable.

11 Toxicological Information
Airborne Dust Health Effects
On Eyes:
May cause transient irritation.
On Skin:
Unlikely to cause harm on brief or occasional contact.
By Inhalation:
Inhalation of large quantities of respirable silica may lead to progressive lung damage. This may cause permanent disability and, in extreme cases, may be fatal.
By Ingestion:
Unlikely to cause harm.
Others:
None known.

12 Ecological Information
Environmental Assessment
When used and disposed of as intended, no adverse environment effects are foreseen.

13 Disposal Considerations
Is not classified as hazardous for disposal purposes. Subject to local authority disposal requirements.

14 Transport Information
Classification for conveyance not required.

15 Regulatory Information
Hazard Label Data
This product is NOT classified as dangerous for supply in the UK.
Statutory instruments:
Health & Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974
Consumer Protection Act 1987
Environment Protection Act 1990
COSHH 1994

Guidance Notes:
Occupational Exposure Limits (EH40)
Local Exhaust Ventilation (HS(G)37)
Crystalline Silica (EH59)
Dust, General Principles of Protection (EH44)
Waste Management - The Duty of Care
The above publications are available from HMSO or HSE.

16 Other Information
The data and advice given above apply when the products are used as intended.
Use of the products for other applications may give rise to risks not mentioned.
The information contained within this safety data sheet does not constitute the users own assessment of risk as required by other health and safety legislation, ie. COSHH 1994, MHSWR 1992.

If you have purchased the product for supply to a third party for use at work, it is your duty to take all necessary steps to ensure that any person handling or using the product is provided with the information in this sheet.

If you are an employer, it is your duty to tell your employees, and others who may be affected, of any hazards described in this sheet and of any precautions which should be taken.