COSHH Assessment

Compliance to the Control of Substance Hazardous to Health Regulation COSHH means that COSHH assessment should be completed at every workplace where hazardous substances are present or in use.

Also, Biological COSHH risk assessments are required for works that involve biological agents and hazards. And this precludes routine and non-routine works, and emergencies.

COSHH IN DETAIL

COSHH means, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. Under this regulation, the employer is required to control risk to workers health if the business uses or creates substances or carries out processes which may cause harm to health.

BAYRIDGES COSHH ASSESSMENT SUPPORT

Our team of assessor will assist you identify the hazards, assess the risks, and set out control measures by advising on safe system of work, containment, elimination, personal protective equipment, information and training. And in some cases, a referral to specialist for tests and measurements
Common examples of hazardous substances associated with certain work activities that needs attention are,
Wood dust
Domestic cleaning materials: Paints Bleach Fibreglass resin (fumes and resin) Toilet cleaner Glass resin Window cleaner, Lubricating oils Welding fume, Furniture polishes, Solvents
Floor cleaners
Diesel and diesel fumes, Office work Boat building
Photocopier toner and developer fluids, All the substances found in offices
Ozone generation from photocopiers
Fly sprays, mouse poisons and other pest control substances etc, the disease leptospirosis, Psittacosis or, Substances found in maintenance Varnishes departments: Adhesives Paints Pesticides (anti-fouling paints, timber Solvents preservatives etc) Biocides

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