COSHH Assessment — Cleaning Chemicals

Primrose Weddings & Events Ltd | t/a The Harrogate Food & Drink Co. | Funky Fridays | Trufflehunters

Document Ref	COSHH-001
Issue Date	December 2025
Last Review	December 2025 — L. Aikman
Next Review	December 2026
Assessor	Linda Aikman
Applies to	All staff using cleaning chemicals at events

Legislation: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH). All chemicals used are food-safe and comply with food business requirements. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are held on file for all products.

General Controls (apply to ALL chemicals below): Store in original labelled containers. Keep lids closed when not in use. Store away from food, food contact surfaces, and direct sunlight. PPE (nitrile gloves, apron) worn when handling. Wash hands thoroughly after use. In case of skin/eye contact: rinse immediately with running water for at least 10 minutes. If ingested: do not induce vomiting — call 111 or 999.

Substances, Hazards & Controls

Substance / Product Type	Used For	Hazard	Who at Risk	Control Measures	PPE Required
Multi-surface sanitiser spray (food-safe, quaternary ammonium based)	Food contact surface and equipment sanitising between tasks and at end of service	Skin irritant if prolonged contact. Eye irritant. Low toxicity at use dilution.	Food handlers	Use at manufacturer-recommended dilution — do not use neat. Apply, leave 30 seconds contact time, wipe with clean cloth. Ensure surfaces are clean before sanitising (clean-then-sanitise). Store away from food and food packaging.	Nitrile gloves. Apron if spraying large areas.
Degreaser / oven cleaner (alkaline, caustic at high concentration)	Cleaning heavy grease from cooking equipment, grills, fryers	Corrosive at high concentration. Skin and eye burns. Harmful if inhaled in confined space.	Kitchen staff	Always dilute as per manufacturer instructions before use. Apply to cool (not hot) equipment only. Ensure adequate ventilation — never use in fully enclosed space. Rinse all surfaces thoroughly after cleaning to remove residue. Never mix with other cleaning chemicals.	Nitrile gloves (heavy duty). Apron. Eye protection if overhead or splash risk.
Washing-up liquid / general detergent (anionic surfactant)	Washing crockery, cutlery, utensils, equipment	Mild skin irritant with prolonged contact. Low hazard at normal use levels.	All kitchen staff	Use at recommended dilution in hot water. Rinse thoroughly after washing — residue can affect food taste and be harmful if ingested. Moisturising hand cream available to protect hands after prolonged wet work.	Rubber/nitrile gloves for prolonged dishwashing.
Antibacterial hand soap / hand sanitiser (alcohol-based gel 70%+)	Personal hygiene — handwashing and hand sanitising at food handling stations	Hand sanitiser: flammable. Skin drying with frequent use. Eye irritant.	All staff	Hand sanitiser stored away from naked flames and heat sources. Allow hands to fully dry after applying alcohol gel before working near flames. Hand soap: use with warm water, rinse thoroughly. Barrier/moisturising cream available to prevent dermatitis.	No additional PPE required for normal use.
Dishwasher chemical (commercial rinse aid and detergent, alkaline)	Commercial dishwasher cleaning cycle at events with on-site dishwasher provision	Corrosive — concentrated product causes skin and eye burns. Harmful if ingested.	Kitchen staff operating dishwasher	Chemicals dispensed automatically by dishwasher — staff do not handle concentrate during normal operation. When refilling concentrate containers: wear gloves and eye protection, follow supplier instructions. Do not open dishwasher mid-cycle — steam and chemical spray hazard. SDS held on file and available to all staff on request.	Nitrile gloves and eye protection when refilling concentrate only.

Emergency Procedures

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse with running water for minimum 10 minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
Eye contact: Irrigate with clean running water for minimum 10 minutes, holding eyelids open. Seek immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. Call 111 (or 999 for corrosive/caustic chemicals). Show SDS to medical personnel.
Spillage: Contain with absorbent material. Ventilate area. Dispose of as chemical waste. Do not allow to enter drains or watercourses.

Signed (Director)	Linda Aikman
Position	Director — Primrose Weddings & Events Ltd
Date	December 2025
Next Review	December 2026