In June 2015 there was a change to the standard chemical warning signs displayed on packaging. You have some posters and labels which use the old warning symbols. How urgently must you upgrade them?
Published 04.09.2015
You’ve noticed that different warning signs have started to appear on chemical packaging. They’re red and black as opposed to orange and black. Why is this and what do they mean?
Published 21.06.2011
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
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
Having a safe system of work in place for handling hazardous chemicals is vitally important due to the consequences of a spillage. Following recent case law, what precautions should you be taking?
Published 09.05.2005
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
22 cleaning staff have been awarded thousands of pounds in compensation after their healthcare employer caused their ill health. What happened and what could have been done to prevent the situation?
Published 05.06.2017
A global engineering company has appeared in court after four employees were exposed to a hazardous gas during a chemical spill clean up and suffered significant ill health. What were the
circumstances of the case?
Published 20.04.2021
You’ve been completing assessments on chemicals you wish to use and have noticed that on the safety data sheets the “flash point” is included. What does this mean and what should you be doing with
this information?
Published 10.05.2011
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