To comply with your legal duties as defined in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (as amended) 2002 (COSHH), if you use hazardous substances in your workplace, you must complete a risk assessment to identify how it should be used and stored safely.
The assessment
Although metalworking fluid actually reduces risks, i.e. it keeps materials cool when they’re being cut, because of the chemical make up of the product, it can cause ill-health. To ensure that those working with it are kept safe, you should follow the control measures listed on our COSHH/DSEAR Assessment. These include: