Part 1:

Introduction

Are you aware of all the chemicals in your workplace? Do you know the potential harmful effects they may have on your employees or the environment? Do you have relevant protection methods in place (control measures and PPE) to safeguard yourself or fellow staff members?

This guide focuses on Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and aims to help you improve chemical safety management in your organisation. We will begin by taking a look at why chemical safety matters, what COSHH is, and its importance. Then we’ll dive into the COSHH regulations and responsibilities that legally fall on both employers and employees. Next, we’ll explore chemical classification, COSHH hazard symbols, and possible routes of exposure. Afterwards, we’ll present an introduction to COSHH risk assessments, as well as five key steps to COSHH assessment completion. Finally, we’ll discuss the 8 steps to COSHH management and how you can elevate your approach through digitisation. We weren’t kidding when we said this was the ultimate guide!

After reading this guide, you should have a better understanding of how to control the hazardous substances in your workplace - so they don’t cause harm or health issues to employees or the environment. It will give you a better understanding of the COSHH Regulations 2002, why they are in place, and what you must do to comply.

Part 1:

Introduction

Are you aware of all the chemicals in your workplace? Do you know the potential harmful effects they may have on your employees or the environment? Do you have relevant protection methods in place (control measures and PPE) to safeguard yourself or fellow staff members?

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