Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put people’s health at risk, causing diseases including asthma, dermatitis or cancer.
The COSHH regulations require employers to control substances that can harm workers' health.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Your industry
How does COSHH affect you?
FAQ
- Do the cleaning chemicals have to be kept in a locked cupboard?
- How do I get safety data sheets and how do I use them.
- I work with chemicals, but the employer has no procedures in place to control the exposure to them. What can I do?
- I have just completed COSHH essentials, is this sufficient to use as my COSHH assessment?
- Does my employer have to provide me with a copy of the COSHH assessment?
