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Which safety cabinets should I be using?

Which Safety Cabinet should I be using?

We have a range of safety cabinets at Direct2U. This is to make sure we are able to cater to all environments safe. We have a option of cabinets to hold all harmful substances. Making them suitable to keep all working areas and staff safe. Explore our ranges from hazardous storage cabinets to CoSHH cabinets. As well as flammable storage cabinets and acid & alkali storage. Plus many more options. Why use safety cabinets? Safety cabinets are essential for all businesses. As they also ensure the safety of employers and employees. In environments where hazardous substances are important to have… Read more

15th October 2021 0

An Introduction to CoSHH and CoSHH Cabinets

An Introduction to CoSHH and CoSHH Cabinets Blog Featured Image

In this article, we aim to highlight the main points of consideration when handling and storing substances that can be considered as hazardous to health. With particular reference to CoSHH Cabinets and CoSHH Cupboards as a means of safe storage. First and foremost, What is CoSHH? In short, CoSHH is an abbreviation of a technical term, which is Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. CoSHH is a health and safety legislation which is regulated by the government. In particular, CoSHH law binds all employers to take the relevant steps to minimise the risk of harm from chemicals that they store… Read more

6th September 2019 0

New Grey CoSHH Cupboards

What is CoSHH? CoSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. Hazardous substances can take many forms such as chemicals, fumes, dusts, vapour, gases, biological agents and nanotechnology. Please note; CoSHH doesn’t include lead, asbestos or radioactive substances and these materials have their own specific regulations. To find out more information on CoSHH please visit the HSE website. How to deal with hazardous substances There are many things to consider when doing your CoSHH assessment such as what it is that you do that involves hazardous substances, finding out if these cause harm and how you can reduce… Read more

2nd April 2014 0