Tag Archive: coshh

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

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

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