While COSHH assessment specifically focuses on the risks associated with hazardous substances such as chemicals, a risk assessment is a more genera...

The HSE doesn’t specify any qualifications for those who conduct COSHH inspections or assessments. However, the person must possess the necessary k...

Several factors can trigger a COSHH assessment, such as changes in the hazardous substances being used, modifications in how the substances are han...

COSHH assessments should be completed in cases where hazardous substances are likely or already present in the workplace. Examples of these situati...

As a guideline, it is recommended that COSHH assessments are reviewed at least once every 12 months. However, if there’s an incident or significant...

COSHH encompasses most substances that pose health and safety hazards to workers. These include materials that could lead to skin, respiratory, and...

Lead, asbestos, and radioactive materials fall outside the scope of COSHH. Safety officers can instead refer to the following regulations specifica...