COSHH Safety Data

• Product name: Precast concrete products

• Manufacturer/supplier: Elite Precast Concrete, Unit O, Halesfield 9, Telford, TF7 4QW

• Telephone: 01952 588885 (weekdays 7.00am – 4.30pm) or 07920 147503 (out of hours)

• Issue Date/Number: March 2025/01

Concrete products consist of cement (which may contain silica), aggregates and water, and which may also contain admixtures and reinforcement together with other cast-in components.

Hardened concrete is classed as non-hazardous, however, handling due to its mass and weight can be an issue and contact with skin can cause irritation.

Silicosis (lung disease) is a risk from inhalation of concrete dust, a particular risk when dry cutting or drilling into concrete, along with risks of flying fragments.

The use of hard hats, plus safety gloves, footwear and goggles are advisable when moving or modifying products.

• Inhalation: Remove the person from further exposure to dust and seek medical attention if required.

• Skin contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation occurs, seek medical advice.

• Eye contact: Irrigate eye with copious amounts of clean water/eye wash solution. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention.

• Ingestion: If dust is accidentally swallowed, remove the person from further exposure to dust and seek medical attention if required.

Concrete is not flammable and does not facilitate combustion with other materials.

• Personal precautions: In the event of dust release, avoid breathing in dust and wear dust mask respirator and safety goggles.

• Environmental precaution: Does not constitute a significant hazard.

• Clean-up method: No special requirements. Minimise risk of creating dust and use mechanical aids to reduce manual handling risk.

• Handling: Products can be delivered complete or smaller units may be supplied on pallets. Where installed, use all of the cast-in lifting points and follow good lifting practice. Ensure all equipment is rated to safely lift the product/s.

• Storage: All products should be stored on firm and level ground, ideally close to the end point of use. When not on pallets, products should be placed on suitably placed timbers. Any product banding should be cut with care as products could potentially move.

• Control parameter: Not generally required, but consideration should be given to dust release due to on-site work with products – see HSE Guidance Note for details.

• Exposure controls: Control respiratory risk to dust via good ventilation/wet cutting and wearing of appropriate face mask. Hands should be protected with appropriate safety gloves. Safety boots and hard hats should be worn to protect against falling/swinging objects. Safety goggles or face shield are advisable where there is risk of flying fragments or dust. Wash hands before breaks and after finishing work.

Concrete products are solid, generally grey in colour and odourless.

Hardened concrete is generally classed as being stable. Prolonged exposure to certain elements such as acids has the potential to cause toxic gases/cause the concrete to slowly disintegrate.

• Inhalation: May cause damage to membranes in nose and the respiratory system.

• Skin contact: Potential to cause burns.

• Eye contact: Risk of irritation or serious damage.

• Ingestion: May cause discomfort.

Concrete products are not classed as environmentally hazardous under normal circumstances.

Concrete should be recycled where feasible. Alternatively, disposal in accordance with local/national authority requirements.

Products are not covered by international regulation as classified as not hazardous.

Not classified as dangerous for supply in the UK.

It is the responsibility of the end user to undertake a suitable workplace risk assessment/COSHH assessment prior to receiving and using our products.

Typical guidance:

• Health & Safety at Work Act

• Consumer Rights Act

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations

• Environmental Protection Act

• HSE Guidance

• Manual Handling Operations Regulations

• Chemical Regulations