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Control of substances hazardous to health regulations (COSHH) 2002 -…
Control of substances hazardous to health regulations (COSHH) 2002
Care environments handle data al of the time in the form of; patient records, test results, care plans, staff employment records, emails, phone calls are just some examples of this.
Storage, labelling and disposal of hazardous substances
The eight principles of the Data Protection Act (DPA) aim to ensure that the data is only used as it should be and share with only authorised individuals who need to know and that it is kept safe and secure.
Processed fairly and lawfully
Used only for the purposed for which it was intended
Adequate and relevant but not excessive
Kept no longer than is necessary
Processed in line with eh rights of the individual.
Secured
Not transferred to other countries outside of the EU
Each work place must have a COSHH file which lists all of the hazardous substances within that setting
COSHH files must be kept up to date
Medication and chemicals must be kept in their original containers
Substances must be stored in a safe and secure place (i.e. locked cupboard)
Containers must have appropriate safety lids or caps (i.e. push down to turn)
Hazardous substances identified and named
Storage locations of hazardous substances
Identify what the labels on hazardous substance containers mean
Description of the effects of the hazardous substances
Must state the maximum time it is safe to be exposed to the hazardous substance
Description of action to be taken to deal with an emergency involved the hazardous substance.