To comply with regulations, you need to follow the following procedure:

1. Assess the risks to health from chemicals and then decide what control measures are needed.
2. Use those control measures and make sure employees use them as well.
3. Make sure those control measures are working correctly.
4. Inform employees about any risks to their health.
5. Train their employees.

Collect up to date information on the toxicity and potential hazards of the substances that are used by the firm.

They must use, handle and store such substances in the way that they have been told to.

Useful publications available from HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2WA. Tel:01787 881165, fax:01787 313995.

COSHH essentials: easy steps to control chemicals ISBN 0717624218. £25.00

Health Surveillance under COSHH. Guidance for employers ISBN 071760918.£3.00

INDG136 COSHH a brief guide to the regulations (one free) or direct from:
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg136.pdf

INDG353 Why do I need a Data Sheet (one free) or direct from:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg353.pdf

INDG352 Read the Label - How to find out if chemicals are dangerous (one free) or direct from: www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg352.pdf

For information on Chemical Hazard Information and Packaging, please visit: www.hse.gov.uk/chip/

Useful website: www.coshh-essentials.org.uk/

If you would lioke more detailed advice on COSHH or chemical within your business please follow the Link below to contact us.

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