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Christopher Clay
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Good Morning,
I am trying to clarify in my head where exactly Bleach stands in relation to being in the workplace. I have always been under the impression that this should be a banned substance. Can anyone help me with this?
Thanks in advance.
Chris
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Anne McAllister
Member - 124 posts
I believe its acceptable as long as its use is monitored and its kept under lock and key .
I wasnt aware it had been banned?
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Kevin Brown
Member - 92 posts
Bleach is an oxidising agent that, as well as being corrosive, can react with other household chemicals to release chlorine gas, which is a respiratory irritant. That being the case, there should be a COSHH assessment available on site to describe the product, its' inherent hazards, safe methods of working, protective wear, restrictions on use, what to do in an emergency ....... (I'm sure you know how the story goes).
Our contract cleaners don't use it at all. When their predecessors did, it caused damage to our pumped waste disposal units. Anyone using it needs to know what they're doing, and stock needs to rigorously controlled to prevent inappropriate use. Most firms seem to use alternative products.
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Marion Jeffels
Member - 12 posts
Bleach in swimming pools can cause breathing and skin problems for workers.
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Craig Stuart
Member - 85 posts
Kevin is right. Most companies look towards less hazardous alternatives and certainly trade unions push this idea. There remains too many instances where untrained staff/employees are injured at work due to lack of training and COSHH assessments.
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