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27th January, 2022 - COSHH

Who Is Responsible For COSHH In The Workplace?

Employers, employees and the self-employed have responsibilities under COSHH, but who is responsible for COSHH in the workplace? What about when multiple businesses or contractors work together on a project? Or if your employees work at other premises?

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13th January, 2022 - COSHH

Under The COSHH?

COSHH stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. This set of regulations (The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations) require you to control substances that are hazardous to health within your organisation. So what is exactly is under the COSHH?

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23rd November, 2021 - COSHH

The Purpose Of COSHH Assessments And Why Every Business Needs Them

The purpose of the COSHH regulations is to minimise the risks associated with substances that are hazardous to the health of you and your employees, therefore reducing the number of people made ill through exposure to harmful substances. Do you comply with COSHH in your business?

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26th October, 2021 - COSHH

Avoiding Dermatitis From Cement Contact

Contact with cement can leave skin feeling itchy and sore. This reaction indicates your skin is affected by irritant dermatitis or allergic dermatitis. The first signs can be dry or scaly patches, and over time skin becomes red and blistered. A huge number of people are affected by cement contact. How can you avoid it?

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6th October, 2021 - COSHH

What Substances Does COSHH Cover?

The COSHH regulations cover substances that are hazardous to health. If a substance, in any form, could cause harm to a person, it will need to be assessed under the COSHH regulations. The substances covered by COSHH include chemicals, mixtures, dust, gases, fumes and biological agents.

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27th April, 2021 - COSHH

What Is A COSHH Assessment?

The COSHH regulations require you to do a COSHH assessment when using or creating hazardous substances. Most businesses will need them. But what is a COSHH assessment, what is its purpose, and what does this document need to include?

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24th March, 2021 - COSHH

How To Complete The COSHH Assessment Form

COSHH assessments are health and safety documents needed in nearly every type of business. Carrying out this assessment is a legal requirement, so you need to write it right. There are several steps to completing a COSHH assessment form. Follow these steps in order, as each stage leads to the next.

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10th March, 2021 - COSHH

What Is A Carcinogen?

Employers have a legal duty to protect workers from harm, including the health effects of hazardous substances and materials. Carcinogens in your workplace could put your team at risk of developing cancer, so it's important to identify, prevent and control exposure to keep people safe.

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12th November, 2020 - COSHH

9 Ways To Comply With COSHH

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations apply to every workplace. Here are 9 ways you can comply with COSHH including identifying hazardous substances, assessing the substances you use and produce in your workplace, controlling the risks, keeping records and providing training.

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