CCMTec ACADEMY
Professional Pressure Washing — Beginner Certificate Course
Professional Resource
COSHH Assessment
Complete one assessment per substance. Retain with your job records.
Important: This template supports compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) but does not replace professional advice, employer procedures, or site-specific requirements. Always read the product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before completing this form. A separate assessment must be completed for each substance used.
1. Assessment and Job Details
Assessment reference
Date of assessment
Assessor name
Company name
Site address
Type of work / application
2. Substance Identification
Product name
Manufacturer / supplier
SDS available on site
☐ Yes ☐ No — obtain before use
☐ Yes ☐ No — obtain before use
SDS version / date
Intended use / task
Dilution ratio used
Active ingredients / chemical constituents (from SDS)
3. Hazard Classification
☐ Corrosive
☐ Irritant
☐ Harmful
☐ Toxic
☐ Sensitiser
☐ Oxidising
☐ Flammable
☐ Environmental hazard
GHS / CLP hazard statements (from SDS)
4. Exposure Routes
☐ Skin contact
☐ Eye contact
☐ Inhalation (vapour, mist, aerosol)
☐ Ingestion
Specific exposure risks for pressure washing application (spray drift, confined space, wind direction)
5. Control Measures
Control measure
Detail / specification
In place ☐
Substitution (safer alternative considered)
Dilution to working concentration
Exclusion zone / signage in place
Spray direction controlled (away from public, drains)
Ventilation (outdoor / open area working)
Correct storage and labelling of containers
Runoff contained and disposed of correctly
6. PPE Required
☐ Chemical-resistant gloves (specify type)
☐ Safety glasses or chemical splash goggles
☐ Face shield (high splash risk)
☐ Waterproof / chemical-resistant overalls
☐ Waterproof safety footwear
☐ Respiratory protection (specify type)
Glove specification / material
Respiratory protection specification (if required)
7. Emergency Procedures
Scenario
Action (refer to SDS Section 4)
Skin contact
Eye contact
Inhalation
Ingestion
Spill or major release
Nearest A&E / hospital
Poison Control / NPIS (UK: 0344 892 0111)
8. Disposal and Environmental
Approved disposal method for unused product and rinsate (refer to SDS Section 13)
Environmental precautions — drains, watercourses, surface water
9. Assessment Sign-Off and Review
Assessment is suitable and sufficient
☐ Yes ☐ No — review required
☐ Yes ☐ No — review required
Review date
Assessor name
Signature
Date
Next review date