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What is CoSHH and What Does it Mean to Me?

What is CoSHH?

CoSHH – the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. CoSHH is the law that requires employers to ensure their employees are not exposed to hazardous substances which could cause ill health. Does it apply to me? CoSHH is relevant for a number of industries some of which are very obvious, such as engineering, manufacturing and agriculture. However, the law also applies to other types of work such as catering and food preparation, cleaning, and hairdressing and beauty. It is important to realise that even if you are self-employed CoSHH still is applicable and the regulations should be adhered to. Of… Read more

30th January 2014 0

Health and Safety in the Workplace

Workplaces which involve employees in decisions about health and safety are generally much safer and healthier environments to work in. Collaborating with employees not only helps to manage health and safety in practical ways, but also helps to ensure employees can voice their own concerns about health and safety and are able to have some say in the practises implemented. Employees are likely to spot the workplace risks, and having personnel involvement will encourage them to bring any risks to attention. Also, it is employees who are expected to ensure health and safety controls are practised. Through collaboration this is… Read more

22nd November 2013 0

First Aid: The Basics for Business

First Aid

All businesses are required to have first aid arrangements in place for their workplace, which all personnel should be aware of. As an employer you have a responsibility to make sure employees receive immediate first aid attention if they have an accident or are suddenly taken ill on your premises. Accidents and illnesses are unpredictable so it is imperative that the correct first aid equipment is kept on site, and that all staff are kept updated with any change of your business’s first aid procedures. The minimum requirement to meet first aid regulations in the workplace is that you have:… Read more

13th November 2013 0

Do You Have The Correct Personal Protective Equipment?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is often required in many industrial work environments and should be readily available for all employees at risk to use. The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (1992) states that every employer should ensure that suitable PPE is provided for employees who may be exposed to a risk to their health or safety whilst at work. This is with the exception of where risks have been adequately controlled by other means which are equally or more effective than PPE (Health and Safety Executive). Personal Protective Equipment should be visibly available for employees. Where it is not… Read more

10th October 2013