If your staff use hazardous chemicals, it’s vital that they know what the risks are and what they should be doing to protect themselves and others. You can ensure that this happens by using our new
COSHH information sheet.
Published 09.10.2012
You’re engaged in construction and have been advised by a colleague that you need to have COSHH assessments in place for any hazardous substances used What should you include and how do you carry
them out?
Published 09.05.2005
It’s come to your attention that there are quite a few chemicals - albeit apparently low risk ones - appearing in your office. What, if anything, do you need to do to control these substances?
Published 17.12.2007
The HSE has developed a tool that makes the process of identifying the risks associated with chemicals straightforward. Should you use it?
Published 03.07.2015
You’re improving the building insulation and the contractor has informed you he intends on using machine made mineral wool. What is it and what precautions should you take whilst they work?
Published 27.02.2006
You’re reviewing your emergency procedures for dealing with incidents involving corrosive chemicals. You need to know what the legal position is and what areas your procedures should include, so,
where do you start?
Published 23.05.2005
The latest revision to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations has just begun to come into force. What are some of the most important changes which you should know about?
Published 14.03.2005
You have organised some repairs to printed circuit boards etc. However, before they start, a member of staff has asked for a local exhaust ventilation (LEV) system, to safeguard them from the
soldering fume. Is this necessary?
Published 05.05.2009
You’ve been using bleach to clean your work surfaces for years. Someone has now told you it’s not used in some schools any more due to possible risks to children. Is there a real risk and if so, what
alternatives are there?
Published 30.01.2006
Some cleaning chemicals are supplied in concentrated form which your staff dilute as the manufacturer recommends. Are there any safety issues associated with this approach and, if so, what are they?
Published 05.09.2011