Download a free De-Icer Concentrate COSHH assessment for documenting the safe use, handling and storage of Quantum De-Icer Concentrate in the workplace. This editable COSHH assessment template is designed for garages, workshops, fleet operators, transport depots, facilities teams, vehicle maintenance teams, mobile engineers, plant yards, schools, commercial premises and businesses where de-icer concentrate is used to remove frost from vehicle glass, windscreens, mirrors, windows, locks and external surfaces during cold weather operations.
Quantum De-Icer Concentrate is used as a fast-acting automotive de-icing product to help clear frost from glass and reduce the risk of re-freezing. Because de-icer concentrates commonly contain alcohol-based or solvent-based ingredients and may be flammable, they should be assessed under COSHH and, where relevant, considered under DSEAR for fire, vapour and ignition-source controls.
This Quantum De-Icer Concentrate COSHH assessment template helps employers and responsible persons record key product details, intended use, application method, storage arrangements, exposure controls, ventilation requirements, fire precautions, first aid information, spill response, waste disposal, emergency procedures, PPE requirements, user instructions and review dates. It provides a practical starting point for workplaces needing a de-icer COSHH assessment, vehicle de-icer COSHH template, windscreen de-icer COSHH document, automotive winter product assessment or free health and safety document template for vehicle care chemicals.
Employers have a legal responsibility to assess substances used during work activities and make sure employees, drivers, mechanics, contractors and others are not exposed to unnecessary health and safety risks. Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, employers must identify hazardous substances, assess how exposure could occur, prevent or adequately control exposure, and provide suitable information, instruction and training. Where flammable liquids or vapours are present, employers should also consider the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002, which require fire and explosion risks from dangerous substances to be assessed and controlled. These duties sit alongside the wider requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
For products such as Quantum De-Icer Concentrate, the COSHH assessment should reflect the actual task being carried out, including spraying or applying the product to windscreens and glass, use in cold outdoor conditions, storage in vehicles or workshops, refilling spray bottles where applicable, preventing eye contact, avoiding inhalation of vapour or mist, keeping containers away from heat and ignition sources, and managing spills on floors or vehicle areas. The assessment should also be checked against the product label and manufacturer’s safety data sheet, as classifications and control measures can vary between de-icer products.
A clear De-Icer Concentrate COSHH assessment helps demonstrate that winter vehicle chemicals and flammable de-icing products have been properly considered as part of your workplace health and safety arrangements. This is particularly useful for fleet managers, drivers, mechanics, transport supervisors, facilities teams, garage owners, mobile technicians and duty holders responsible for vehicle preparation, winter working, chemical storage, fire precautions and workplace safety documentation.
The document can be customised with your company details, site location, product brand, storage area, task description, vehicle type, quantity stored, authorised users, responsible person, control measures, PPE requirements and review date. Once completed, the assessment can be downloaded as a PDF, stored in your compliance records or shared with drivers, mechanics, employees, contractors, supervisors and health and safety representatives.
Relevant compliance includes the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, UK CLP requirements, UK REACH duties where applicable, HSE COSHH guidance, HSE DSEAR guidance and the requirement to use the manufacturer’s safety data sheet when completing a suitable and sufficient assessment.