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Control of substances hazardous to health regulations (COSHH) 2002 -…
Control of substances hazardous to health regulations (COSHH) 2002
Cover
Storage, labelling and disposal of hazardous substances
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)
File
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.
Key points
Must be a COSHH file in place:
Name, Where its kept, Effects of substance, Maximum exposure time, How to deal with emergency involving it
Requires employers to prevent and reduce workers exposure to chemicals
Protect staff and users from harm by ensuring dangerous substances safely stored, handled and disposed of and all staff are fully trained
COSHH file kept up to date
Chemicals kept in original packaging
This act requires employers to carry out a risk assessment to prevent or control exposure to hazardous substances
It requires employers to have procedures in place for safe working with hazardous substances
It requires employers to provide information, training and supervision so that work activities can be carried out safely