Part 4:

What are the COSHH Regulations

So just what are the COSHH regulations? They are a set of rules tailored to protect your people from exposure to hazardous substances. More specifically, regulations 6-13 are rules which employers must follow to keep their teams safe.

Let’s take a closer look at each

  1. Regulation 6: Create and implement a written risk assessment for any potential workplace exposure.
  2. Regulation 7: Prevent and control exposure to substances hazardous to health at the workplace, regardless of the route of exposure.
  3. Regulation 8: Make sure all employees are implementing the controls put in place and reporting any deficiencies found.
  4. Regulation 9: Check all control measures are maintained.
  5. Regulation 10 and 11: Provide health surveillance and monitor employees if exposed to a hazardous substance.
  6. Regulation 12: Train and communicate all the necessary information to employees about these substances hazardous to health and their respective COSHH assessments.
  7. Regulation 13: Have emergency procedures in place in the event of an accidental exposure event, fire, spillage, or first-aid.

Employers should keep records demonstrating their compliance with regulations. Get a more detailed look at the COSHH regulations here.

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