Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
What this means for your business
- Applies to
- United Kingdom
- On this page
- 15 practical guides across 3 topics
Practical guidance
Our guides explain how to comply with the requirements above.
Sector-Specific 9
Environmental compliance for construction sites
Your environmental obligations for construction sites including site waste management, environmental permits, dust control, and noise management.
Manage hazardous construction materials
How to comply with COSHH 2002 when working with cement, silica dust, solvents, lead paint, and wood dust …
COMAH Compliance for Chemical Sites
Meet COMAH requirements for sites holding dangerous substances.
Construction materials compliance checklist
Quick-check list for construction contractors covering CE/UKCA product marking, COSHH assessments, silica dust exposure limits, timber due diligence, …
Select and fit test respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
How to select the right respiratory protective equipment for your workplace hazards and ensure it is properly fit …
Control respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust in the workplace
How to identify and control silica dust exposure in your workplace. Covers COSHH assessment for RCS, the workplace …
Infection prevention and control for healthcare providers
How to meet infection prevention and control (IPC) requirements under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code …
Commercial kitchen safety: gas, ventilation, and legionella
Gas safety obligations, ventilation and extraction requirements, interlock systems, and legionella risk management for hospitality premises with commercial …
Accommodation regulations for hotels, B&Bs, and short-term lets
Comprehensive guide to UK accommodation regulation covering tourist accommodation registration, short-term lets rules, fire safety for sleeping accommodation, …
Compliance & Legal 5
COSHH - hazardous substances
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health - assessing and controlling workplace chemical and biological hazards.
Comply with COSHH regulations for hazardous substances
How to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. Step-by-step guide to COSHH assessment, …
Manage legionella risk in water systems
How to identify and control legionella risk in workplace water systems. Covers your duties under ACOP L8, appointing …
Health surveillance at work
When health surveillance is legally required at work and how to set it up. Covers COSHH hazardous substances, …
Recognise and report occupational diseases
How to recognise the signs of occupational diseases, understand your duty to report them under RIDDOR, and maintain …
Sections and provisions
23 classified provisions from this legislation.
Duties 7
- s.7 Prevention or control of exposure to substances hazardous to health employer
- s.8 Use of control measures etc. employee
- s.9 Maintenance, examination and testing of control measures
- s.10 Monitoring exposure at the workplace the employer
- s.11 Health surveillance of his employees
- s.12 Information, instruction and training for persons who may be exposed to substances hazardous to health Every employer
- s.13 Arrangements to deal with accidents, incidents and emergencies substance hazardous
Definitions 4
- Schedule 1 OTHER SUBSTANCES AND PROCESSES TO WHICH THE DEFINITION OF “CARCINOGEN” RELATES
- Schedule 2 PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES
- s.19 Extension of meaning of “work”
- Schedule 2A PRINCIPLES OF GOOD PRACTICE FOR THE CONTROL OF EXPOSURE TO SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH