COSHH Awarness

Are you responsible for completing COSHH assessments in your workplace?
If not, ask the person who has set up this training session to change your course from “COSHH awareness for those responsible for COSHH assessments” to “COSHH awareness for employees” to ensure you are undertaking the correct course.
If you are responsible for COSHH assessments please continue with the presentation.
Question: What is COSHH?
Answer:
COSHH stands for the “Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations”.
The COSHH regulations cover substances that can be hazardous to health or the environment.
The COSHH regulations require risk assessments to be undertaken for hazardous substances.
COSHH does not cover asbestos or lead as these have their own regulations
Question: What are hazardous substances?
Answer:
Hazardous substances appear in most workplaces in one form or another. They are substances that can be hazardous to health when used or handled, e.g. bleach is classed as an irritant due to its potential health effects on the skin and eyes.
Question: What is COSHH?
Answer:
COSHH stands for the “Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations”.
The COSHH regulations cover substances that can be hazardous to health or the environment.
The COSHH regulations require risk assessments to be undertaken for hazardous substances.
COSHH does not cover asbestos or lead as these have their own regulation
Question: What are hazardous substances?
Answer:
Hazardous substances appear in most workplaces in one form or another. They are substances that can be hazardous to health when used or handled, e.g. bleach is classed as an irritant due to its potential health effects on the skin and eyes.
Answer: Hazardous substances include:
Substances / chemicals used or stored directly in the workplace, e.g. certain paints or solvents.
Substances generated during work activities, e.g. welding fumes or exhaust fumes.
Biological agents, e.g. certain bacteria and