COSHH (The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
Certain chemicals and other hazardous substances we use in the workplace may put people’s health at risk. COSHH requires employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent accidents and ill health.
COSHH is a useful tool of good management which introduces the principle of COSHH assessments which must be completed for all hazardous substances (anything with a hazard warning label on it). Before you use a hazardous substance always read the COSHH assessment and the label, this will ensure you have the right preventative measures in place.