COSHH 2002

Question 1

What does COSHH stand for?

Answer 1

Control of substances hazardous to health 2002

Question 2

what is COSHH?

Answer 2

• COSHH regulations were first introduced in 1988 but have been amended several times since
• they require employers to control hazardous substances that employers and others may be exposed to during work activities

Question 3

what are common substances covered under COSHH?

Answer 3

• bleach or bleaching agents
• oxidising agents e.g. bleach, peroxide, nitric acid
• flammable chemicals
• poisons
• caustic agents
• acids

Question 4

what are the 8 steps of COSHH?

Answer 4

step 1:assess the risks- work-out what hazardous substances are used in your workplace and the possible risks to peoples health
step 2: decide what precautions are needed before starting work with hazardous substances
step 3: prevent or control exposure
step 4; ensure that control measures are used and maintained
step 5: monitor the exposure
step 6: carry out appropriate health surveillance
step 7: prepare plans and procedures to deal with accidents, incidents and emergencies
step 8: ensure employees are properly informed, trained and supervised

Question 5

how does COSHH promote health, safety and security in HSC and CC settings?

Answer 5

• act requires employers to carry out risk assessments to prevent or control exposure to hazardous substances
• it requires employers to have procedures in place for safe working with hazardous substances
• it requires employers to provide information, training and supervision so that work activities can be carried out safely