Control
of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations apply to virtually
all UK workplaces. There are mandatory requirements for employers
to carry out Coshh Risk Assessments. Substances hazardous
to health are those products that are capable of causing adverse
effects or disease arising out of exposure from work activates.
It is the employers responsibility to gather information on
these products and either eradicate the risk or at least control
it. Any substance labelled as Toxic, Irritant, Corrosive or
Harmful fall within identifiable categories defined by Coshh.
