COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and Safety)

COSHH Requirements

Complying with COSHH involves the following:

  • Assessing the risks to health arising from hazardous substances at work and reviewing what precautions are needed
  • Preventing or controlling exposure
  • Monitoring what control measures are used, maintained, examined and tested
  • If necessary – carrying out health surveillance
  • Making sure employees are informed, trained and supervised