| Title |
COSHH. (in Welsh) |
| SubTitle |
The New Brief Guide for Employers |
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| Author |
HSE |
| Series Code |
INDG |
| Series Number |
136 W |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
1996 |
| Length |
16 pages |
| Stock Code |
INDG136W |
| Notes |
leaflet. supersedes earlier editions previously published with ISBN 0717609650, INDG 64 entitled, 'Introducing assessment: a simplified guide for employers, INDG 65 Introducing COSHH: a brief guide for all employers to the new requirements for controlling hazardous substances in the workplace and INDG 67, Hazard and risk explained.
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| Abstract |
Provides guidance for employers on the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH). It outlines a step-by-step approach to the COSHH Regulations - identifying hazards, weighing up risks arising from them and deciding what further action you need to take if the risks are significant. Contents: Why control hazardous substances? What does COSHH cover? What is a substance hazardous to health? What is not a substance hazardous to health? Hazard and risk; What COSHH requires; Assessing the risks and deciding what precautions are needed; Preventing exposure; Controlling exposure; Ensuring that control measures are used and maintained; Monitoring exposure; Health surveillance; Recording and reviewing the assessment; Information, instruction and training for employees; Further advice and information. |
| Keywords |
General guidance; Exposure; COSHH |