Hazardous Storage

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

Hazardous Storage Cabinets For Agrochemicals and Pesticides

As one of our previous articles outlined it is essential for employers to know all the relevant information about storing hazardous substances and the best hazardous storage cabinets available. Whilst many people are aware of the need for Hazardous Storage Cabinets and the obvious chemicals that need to be stored in such a unit, many others may not be aware that Agrochemicals and Pesticides must also be safely stored in compliance to HSE regulations. Types of Chemicals you need to store safely Plant Protection Products (PPPs) such as Fungicides, Herbicides, Insecticides, Growth Regulators, etc. Biocides such as Rodenticides, Disinfectants, Wood… Read more

9th September 2013

The Correct Way to Store Hazardous Substances

COSHH regulations are the Guidance on the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and require that companies working with dangerous substances should do all they can to prevent and reduce the risk of employees coming into exposure of them. Click here for a free document download called ‘working with substances hazardous to health: A brief guide to COSHH’ Provided by HSE. Hazardous substances can come in many different forms, use this check list to make sure you know what may be a risk to people’s health and what needs storing correctly. • Chemicals • Gases • Fumes •… Read more

7th August 2013