Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Guidance

COSHH basics

Types of harmful substances and how to prevent or reduce workers’ exposure to them
How to carry out a COSHH risk assessment

Identify, assess and control the risks from hazardous substances in your workplace
COSHH essentials

Control guidance sheets on hazardous processes and tasks in your industry
Chemical safety data sheets

Sheets with information on chemical products to help you assess the risks
Workplace exposure limits

Occupational exposure limits approved by HSE that help protect workers’ health
COSHH and your industry

Find out how COSHH affects you in your industry
Infections at work

Ill health from exposure to micro-organisms like bacteria and viruses during work activity
Resources

Links to publications, case studies, advice sheets and example risk assessments

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