You can find information on what the law requires, advice on completing coshh assessments. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh october 2017. Include how long and how often this is carried out and the quantity of substance used location of process being carried out. Produced by the health and safety department, the university of edinburgh created on 21122015. For each of the videos, supporting handouts have been produced which provide a brief reminder of the key points covered. Eu classification and labelling exempt from requirements of eu dangerous preparations directive product regulated as a product, cosmetic product or medical device. Must not be disposed of together with household garbage.
The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 made 24th october 2002 laid before parliament 31st october 2002 coming into force 21st november 2002 arrangement of regulations 1. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh university of. Therefore, the trust is committed to ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all of its employees and this includes having arrangements in place to prevent staff from being exposed to. Assess the risks to health arising from hazardous substances used in or created by your workplace. Assessment of the risk to health created by work involving substances hazardous to health. Coshh regulations every year, thousands of workers are made ill by hazardous substances, contracting lung disease such as asthma, cancer and skin disease such as dermatitis. These regulations are by no means limited to work in a lab, they feature in hospitals, schools and really just about any area where workers and members of the public convene. Work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw contents page published lw 11 august 2017 2017 no 404 division 2 general diving workfitness and competence of worker 168 person conducting business or undertaking must ensure fitness of workers 106 169 certificate of medical fitness 106 170 duty to keep certificate of medical fitness 107. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and wellventilated place. The school risk assessment process provides a legal framework to protect people who could be exposed to hazardous substances. Coshh essentials g control approach 2 engineering control what this sheet covers this sheet describes good control practice for using a fume cupboard a type of local exhaust ventilation lev. Act 1974 with a view to protecting persons against.
It is important that all staff are informed of the appropriate safety precautions should they be exposed to substances that are hazardous to their health and the environment. There are also duties on employees to take care of their. The coshh regulations places a duty on employers to manage hazardous substances in the workplace. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh policy. Basically, it is the law that requires employers to control these substances. Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put peoples health at risk, causing diseases including asthma, dermatitis or cancer. The course is structured around the legislative requirements of the coshh regulations and associated hse best. The control of substances hazardous to health coshh regulations 2002 as amended requires the trust to control the exposure to hazardous substances to protect both employees and others who may be exposed from work activities. Symptoms can take years to develop so it is not advisable to continue practices where personnel have high exposure to harmful substances even if signs of illness are not. Control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002. Coshh stands for control of substances hazardous to health and under the control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002, employers need to either prevent or reduce their workers exposure to substances that are hazardous to their health. Under the control of substances hazardous to health regulations coshh, 2002 employers are required to either prevent, reduce or at the very least, control exposure to hazardous substances in. The importance of coshh assessments and understanding the information they contain. Coshh control of substances hazardous to health learning outcomes.
It covers the key points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. The control of substance hazardous to health coshh. Coshh requires employers to control exposures to hazardous substances to protect workers and others who may be exposed from work activities. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh risk. Local regulations should be consulted for additional requirements. If irritation, pain or other trouble occurs seek medical advice ingestion drink plenty of water inhalation co2 extinguishers are suitable as are powder and water. Substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 coshh. Under the control of substances hazardous to health regulations coshh, 2002 employers are required to either prevent, reduce or at the. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002.
Dispose of material as solid waste in a closed container. Biofluid msgd5 safety data sheet prepared in accordance with commission regulation eu no 2015830 material safety data sheet revision. This month sees the 25th anniversary of the coshh regulations. Health and safety g fume cupboards coshh essentials. A step by step guide to coshh assessment this is a freetodownload, webfriendly version of hsg97 second edition, published 2004. A brief guide to the regulations what you need to know. Coshh guidance occupational safety team page 3 of 7 revised october 2017 occupational safety team the occupational safety team will offer advice and support in the interpretation of the regulations, this guidance and any aspect of the risk management including the use of hazardous substances in the workplace. October 2018 control of substances hazardous to health coshh october 2017. Deciding on the necessary measures to comply with regulations 7 of coshh. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations. If you have any difficulties logging in to this resource please contact the service desk on. Designed for use in the workplace, this informative poster outlines the control of substances hazardous to health c.
Coshh stands for control of substances hazardous to health. Hazardous substances are anything that can harm workers health if they are not properly controlled. It will help you understand what you need to do to comply with the control of substances. The coshh regulations are intended to prevent workplace illness and disease resulting. Working with substances hazardous to health a brief guide to coshh introduction this leaflet describes how to control hazardous substances at work, so they do not cause ill health. Control of substances hazardous to health policy 351kb pdf. The coshh regulations 2002 introduce a number of separate rules and guidelines that. It will help you understand what you need to do to comply with the control of substances hazardous to health coshh regulations 2002 as. Coshh control of substances hazardous to health learning. You can buy the book at uk and most good bookshops.
Selecting and using the correct ppe for working with harmful substances. Oct 08, 2014 to celebrate a quarter of a century of these life saving regulations, were delighted to present 25 facts and tips about coshh how many have you heard before. The majority of organisations today use substances that could cause harm to employees, contractors and. Mar 15, 2017 published on mar 15, 2017 this video is about introduction to coshh and clp and it is aimed for those who need to know what the hazards and risks with chemicals are and what the hazards pictograms. This version has been adapted for online use from hses current printed version. Section 1 basic coshh guidance the coshh regulations impose duties on the university to protect its staff and any other persons, whether at work or not, who may be affected by the universitys work involving substances hazardous to health, including biological agents. Act 1974 with a view to protecting persons against risks to their health, whether immediate or delayed. A copy in pdf format can be downloaded from the hse website free of charge, eh40 pdf.
The control of substances hazardous to health regulations is a legal framework for controlling the exposure of persons to hazardous substances arising from work activities. The regulations set objectives in terms of standards of protection to be achieved and forms part of the wider legislation on the management of health and. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh coshh. Prevention or control of exposure to substances hazardous.
The coshh regulations provide a framework to protect people at work against health risks that may arise from work activities that expose them to. As far as safety regulations go, the control of substances hazardous to health regulations are fairly visible and no doubt many of you have attended coshh training of some sort. Legislation and standards new control of substances hazardous health coshh amendment regulations 2004 updated regulations as of 6th april 2005, a new set of amendment regulations regarding the control of hazardous substances have come into force. This is the original version as it was originally made.
These amendment regulations do not replace the coshh 2002 regulations, but simply act to introduce some changes. Coshh stands for control of substances hazardous to health coshh. The control of substance hazardous to health coshh regulations. Staff should be discouraged from printing this document.
The coshh regulations require employers to control substances that can harm workers health. This procedure details the trusts responsibilities towards. This is to avoid the risk of out of date printed versions of the document. Compliance with the coshh regulations should not be seen simply as. Nov 08, 2016 the control of substances hazardous to health regulations is a legal framework for controlling the exposure of persons to hazardous substances arising from work activities. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002, as amended, is a united kingdom statutory instrument which states general requirements imposed on employers to protect employees and other persons from the hazards of substances used at work by risk assessment, control of exposure, health surveillance and incident planning. The coshh regulations do not apply to the following hazardous substances, but there. Coshh regulations the control of substances hazardous to health regulations 1999 usually called coshh state that certain substances which are classified as being hazardous to health, and which employees may be exposed to, must be identified in the workplace and the.
Nov 06, 2015 the term coshh stands for control of substances hazardous to health. Control of substances hazardous to health regulations coshh. Coshh guidance occupational safety team page 3 of 7 revised october 2017 occupational safety team the occupational safety team will offer advice and support in the interpretation of the regulations, this guidance and any aspect of the risk management including the. Dispose of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations properties physicalchemical affecting disposal. Read on for a coshh definition, a guide to coshh symbols and more. Control of substances hazardous to health learning outcomes this course has been designed to equip delegates with an understanding of the role and application of the control of substances hazardous to health coshh regulation 2002. Nhsggc control of substances hazardous to health coshh policy page 1 of 19 control of substances hazardous to health coshh policy december 2017 important note. Work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw legislation. Regulations 1992 as amended 2002, to assess the risks associated with the use of hazardous substances as defined by the regulations and adopt appropriate precautions to eliminate and or control exposure. Coshh requires employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill health. If you only need to look at a particular aspect of assessment the. Coshh health and safety executive northern ireland. Published on mar 15, 2017 this video is about introduction to coshh and clp and it is aimed for those who need to know what the hazards and risks with chemicals are and what the hazards pictograms. Completion of the course will provide delegates with the knowledge and skills to reduce the risk of work related ill health from hazardous substances.
Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put peoples health at risk, so the law requires employers to control exposure to hazardous. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations were updated in 2002 and act as a legal framework. Control of substances hazardous to health sixth edition l5 hse. The coshh 2002 regulations define a hazardous substance as follows. Coshh regulations eye contact wash with clean water immediately for 15 mins and seek medical advice skin contact wash the affected area immediately with cold running water. Follow all the points, or use equally effective measures. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations, coshh, 2004 come under the health and safety at work act 1974 and as such give a legal duty to anyone working with hazardous substances to evaluate the risk to health and to eliminate or adequately control such risks. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh rev.