
New COSHH Essentials E-Tool launched
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health.
These substances include:
- chemicals
- products containing chemicals
- fumes
- dusts
- vapours
- mists
- nanotechnology
- gases and asphyxiating gases and
- biological agents (germs)
COSHH does not cover lead, asbestos and radioactive substances, which have their own specific regulations.
The HSE has developed a COSHH e-tool to help companies manage the substances that they use at work. The e-tool can be found at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/coshh-tool.htm
The HSE has also published a number of Direct Advice Sheets for the control of substances commonly used in specific tasks in a range of different industries. The relevant page on the HSE website is at http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/index.htm.
For more information about the COSHH e-tool, or any other health and safety requirements, contact the Aegis team today.