Provides information on the Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH). Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put peoples health at risk.

What COSHH is The law requires you to adequately control exposure to materials in the workplace that cause ill health. This is the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations...

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 is a United Kingdom Statutory Instrument which states general requirements imposed on employers to protect employees and other persons from the hazards of substances used at work by risk assessment, control of exposure, health surveillance and incident planning.

COSHH stands for 'Control of Substances Hazardous to Health'. COSHH is a set of regulations put in place to protect workers from ill health when working with specific substances and materials. Breach of COSHH regulations by an employer or employee is a crime, punishable by an unlimited fine.

Aug 23, 2022 · As an employer, COSHH puts the responsibility on you to protect your employees from the risks of exposure to hazardous substances. If you're wondering if COSHH is important in your workplace, the answer is almost certainly yes. It's important because: COSHH is a legal requirement; Hazardous substances can harm health

Aug 31, 2022 · One of the fundamental requirements of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) is the prevention or control of exposure to substances hazardous to health. But what control measures are best for COSHH, and how do they reduce the risk?

May 9, 2024 · COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health and includes nanomaterials. COSHH Essentials sets out basic advice on what to do to control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.

In short, COSHH, which is an acronym for the ‘Control of Substances Hazardous to Health’ is a law that requires all UK employers to prevent, control, or drastically reduce the exposure to any potentially hazardous substances in the workplace that may affect the health and well-being of their employees, themselves, or the public.

Oct 6, 2021 · The COSHH regulations cover substances that are hazardous to health. If a substance, in any form, could cause harm to a person, it will need to be assessed under the COSHH regulations. The substances covered by COSHH include chemicals, mixtures, dust, gases, fumes and biological agents.

It will help you to understand what you need to do to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 (as amended), which applies to the way you work...