In support of World Health Day, we are focusing on improving health and safety within the workplace. It’s important to consider hazardous safety across all everyday tasks, including CoSHH.
Moreover, in 2024/25, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that 1.9 million workers suffer from work-related ill health. This figure is due to new or previous exposure to hazardous substances, which can affect individuals later in life with respiratory issues or musculoskeletal disorders, making CoSHH Compliance a priority.
Are you CoSHH Compliant?⚠️
CoSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and is a requirement by law for businesses to follow. Whilst compliance is everyone’s responsibility, it is up to the employer to ensure efficient CoSHH processes are in place. Hazardous substances include cleaning agents, paints, aerosols, biological agents and much more.
Storing your Cabinets & Cupboards📍
A key step to follow is storing your hazardous cabinets and cupboards in a designated area. This ensures all staff know where to go if they require liquids, and ensures regular inspection. You must check for damage, spills and leaks regularly. Ensure the CoSHH cupboard is in a well-ventilated area that is sitting on a levelled floor.
Following this, it is then important to check that the cabinet is functional. Check that the doors close and the latch locks are working correctly for secure storage. Regular checks will keep the cabinet in great condition for the longevity of your product.
In addition, it is important not to obstruct fire exits and busy walkways. Placement of your cabinets and cupboards must be considered and added to the risk assessment documents.
Check out our Do’s and Don’ts for what you should be doing this World Health Day.
Essential Hazardous Do’s
✅Wear PPE – It’s important when cleaning up spillages to ensure you are wearing proper PPE, this can include gauntlet long gloves. This protects chemical liquids from touching skin and transferring to eyes etc.
✅Add your Warning Labels – Our CoSHH Cabinets and Cupboards come with free warning labels. This provides quick identification and lets staff know what needs to be stored.
✅CoSHH training & Risk Assessments – Ensure that employees are trained and up to date with CoSHH Regulations, protocols and what that means for your business. In addition, a risk assessment should be carried out to assess your CoSHH risks.
✅Invest in Spill Zones – We have a range of SpillZone equipment to provide a designated area for dealing with spills in busy work environments. This gives a place to store absorbent sheets, socks, and more, with two lock options available.
✅Regular checks – Wherever your cabinets and cupboards are being kept, it’s important you regularly check to ensure no damage, spills or leaks are present. This monitors safety to prevent any potential risks or damage.
✅Secure Locking – Hazardous cabinets and cupboards feature 2-point secure locking systems with 2 keys provided. This keeps the item secure with only authorised personnel with access.
Please Don’t – Hazardous Edition
🚫Don’t leave it open unsupervised – It is important to secure your cabinets and cupboards when you have taken what you need. This ensures CoSHH Compliance to meet safety standards and prevents unauthorised personnel from taking substances. Moreover, this is especially vital in public and busy environments, workplaces and schools.
🚫Avoid blocking walkways and fire exits – CoSHH Cabinets are built to improve safety in the workplace, not prohibit access in walkways or in the case of fire. In addition, it is best placed in a quieter area or department to attract less attention.
🚫Don’t leave spillages without cleaning – Focus on correct spill management with spillages and leaks being dealt with promptly. This can prevent contact with skin and eyes from occurring and limit potential damage. In addition, it can prevent slips and promote correct CoSHH processes. We sell a range of absorbents, including absorbent socks and spill kits for quick and efficient cleaning.
🚫Don’t overlook everyday items – CoSHH should be considered in every workplace across many everyday items. This includes paints, aerosols, cleaning agents, dusts and vapours that can be commonly overlooked.
Here’s a full list of everything to securely store:
- Bleach and cleaning product
- Paint, Adhesives, Vapours and Dusts
- Explosive Chemicals
- Flammable Gases
- Combustible & Flammable liquids & solid materials
Key Features to look out for when purchasing 🌟
Our TUFF Hazardous Cupboards feature a robust two-point locking system. It is also equipped with an easy-to-use “no snag” handle for safe closure in busy environments. This secure locking system ensures items aren’t moved or taken without authority.
Another key point to consider is the sump capacity, how much you might require. Our cabinets increase sump capacity depending on the size of the cabinet. In addition, it reflects the amounts of liquid typically stored.
It is common to receive free warning labels identification with your purchase. This is handy and saves you the hassle of buying these separately. It also means you can start using your storage asap.
CoSHH Compliance is essential, therefore choosing a certified cabinet is a key feature to be considered. Our cabinets are Certified to EN13501-1 Regulations as well as DSEAR and HSG51 compliant. In addition, it is Fire Guard Tested with Reaction to Fire Classification A2-s2, d0 EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009 met.
Finally, it is important to consider any hazardous accessories you may require, including absorbents, ppe and floor stands. We offer a wide range, with floor stands being incredibly popular, allowing for cleanliness underneath the cabinets.
Safety doesn’t end when on the road
Safety is for everyone with hazardous security boxes built for use on sites such as construction or large projects. In addition, they are great for use in vehicles to keep hazardous and flammable substances safe in one spot.
Our Hazsafe Security box is yellow in colour and features a security catch to keep the lid secure when open. In addition, the catch lock provides optional security with use of a padlock. It has a plastic handle for easy handling and transporting and is available in many sizes. Moreover, the Flamsafe security box, is suitable for flammable liquids and features ventilation to prevent a build-up of fumes.
Maintenance for your Hazardous Cabinet🧽
Hazardous storage is low on maintenance and easy cleaning with wiping down surfaces with a damp and non-abrasive cloth. Clean using cleaning agents to maintain hygiene. In addition, harmful substances collect in the liquid-tight sump. Therefore any spillages will need cleaning promptly. This stops the build-up of harmful chemicals, reducing the risk to health.
Start today with fast delivery📦
Many of our best-selling hazardous storage cabinets come with free Next Day Delivery across mainland UK. This is across all orders over £100 and purchased before the 3pm next day cut-off period. Other cabinets vary between 2-5 working days with others on a longer lead time.
Speak to our Safety Experts!
Talk to our experts – we are Leading UK Safety Suppliers specialising in CoSHH essentials. Therefore, our team can answer any of your questions, provide free site visits and advice what is best for your workspace. Contact us today.