COSHH Consultancy
ABH Safety Services provides end-to-end COSHH Consultancy services, from risk assessment to policy development.
ONLINE TRAINING MODULE
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
This online course covers everything you need to know about Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. It should be undertaken by employees who are exposed to Substances Hazardous to Health and line managers who supervise them.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
COSHH Is the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, and it is a business owner’s responsibility to manage potential health and safety risks facing their employees. Preventing or reducing worker exposure can be accomplished by:
- Identifying health hazards
- Determining how to prevent harm to health
- Developing control measures to reduce harm to health
- Make sure they are in good working order
- Providing employees and others with information, instruction and training
Almost every business uses substances hazardous to health or products containing these substances. Some substances are readily recognisable as harmful; however, paints, bleach, and dust from natural materials are also considered harmful.
COSHH Consultancy Services
Our COSHH Risk Assessments are conducted with great care to ensure compliance with government regulations. After you receive the risk assessment documentation, we are also available to offer guidance on how to interpret it and assist you in implementing any control measures.
Additionally, our Health and Safety Consultants will regularly review and update your COSHH risk assessment to ensure compliance, even if laws or business practices change.
COSHH Assessment Services:
- A dedicated health and safety consultant will visit you on-site
- A COSHH risk assessment was conducted to identify types of chemicals, routes of entry into the body, and the necessary controls to prevent harm resulting from their use
- You will receive hard copies and electronic copies of the COSHH assessment documentation
- The documentation is reviewed annually
- Receive monthly updates on legislation changes related to health and safety
COSHH FAQs
You need a COSHH assessment whenever you are using, creating or producing a substance within your workplace that is hazardous to health.
Here are several COSHH laws that employers must follow.
- Employers must prevent or control hazardous substance exposure. It may also be necessary to provide personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Maintain control measures and ensure they are up to date, in good working order, and clean of hazardous substances
Inform, instruct, and train employees about hazardous substances - Create procedures to deal with hazardous substance accidents and emergencies
- Maintain proper monitoring of employees exposed to hazardous substances
- Prepare COSHH risk assessments
- Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) should not be exceeded when using hazardous substances
- Make sure tasks are completed correctly.
Do you need help with your COSHH requirements? ABH is here to help. Contact us today or request a free callback.
Every project is unique. Due to this, ABH Safety Services will prepare a full quote for what is required for your business and how much it will cost.
We are based in South Yorkshire, but our assessors work nationwide. Most of our work is along the M1 corridor, including Birmingham and London; however, we have clients all over the UK.
