COSHH
Provide information, training and instruction for employees who work with substances hazardous to health. This includes cleaning and maintenance staff.
Employees need to understand the outcome of your risk assessment and what this means for them. Tell them:
- what the hazards and risks are;
- about any workplace exposure limit;
- the results of any monitoring of exposure;
- the general results of health surveillance;
- what to do if there is an accident (eg spillage) or emergency.
Employees should have access to safety data sheets.
Keep employees informed about planned future changes in processes or substances used.
When a contractor comes on site, they need to know what the risks are and how you are controlling them. And you need to know if they are bringing hazardous substances onto your premises, and how they will prevent harm to your employees.
Exposure to harmful working conditions can result in fatal diseases – such as asbestosis which claims the lives of 13,000 people per year. Most businesses will at some point use substances or products that could cause harm to employees, contractors and other people.
By following the COSHH Regulations, companies can save money and be more effective by reducing absenteeism and not having to replace trained workers. The best way to get a full understanding of what is and isn’t covered by COSHH is to undergo appropriate training.
Our one-day Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) training course is suitable for employees in all industry sectors. It covers the basics of identifying, measuring and controlling exposure to harmful substances.
This COSHH training is ideal for anyone with responsibility for storing, using, handling or transporting hazardous substances, particularly those involved with manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities or offices.
