CALLIBRATION BASICS
COSHH
Basics
What is COSHH? COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health.
Most businesses use substances, or products that are mixtures of substances. Some processes create substances. These could cause harm to employees, contractors and other people.
Sometimes substances are easily recognised as harmful. Common substances such as paint, bleach or dust from natural materials may also be harmful.
Most businesses use substances, or products that are mixtures of substances. Some processes create substances. These could cause harm to employees, contractors and other people.
Sometimes substances are easily recognised as harmful. Common substances such as paint, bleach or dust from natural materials may also be harmful.
PREVENT OR REDUCE
Exposure to hazardous substances
Finding out what the health hazards are
Deciding how to prevent harm to health (risk assessment)
Providing control measures to reduce harm to health
Making sure they are used
Keeping all control measures in good working order
Providing information, instruction and training for employees and others
Providing monitoring and health surveillance in appropriate cases
Planning for emergencies
