COSHH

Question 1

What is it?

Answer 1

the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health

Question 2

What we should do

Answer 2

Each practice must keep a COSHH file detailing the risk assessment on all materials + chemicals used in the practice. A data safety sheet to be included on all relevant materials

Question 3

What else must COSHH file contain

Answer 3

a written report containing:

• the hazardous ingredients it contains
• the nature of the risk, ideally by indicating the risk category using recognised symbols
• the possible health effect of the hazardous ingredients
• the precautions required for the safe handling of the product

Question 4

1.

Answer 4

identify the substance

Question 5

2.

Answer 5

who may be harmed

Question 6

3.

Answer 6

how may they be harmed

Question 7

4.

Answer 7

evaluate the risk and control

Question 8

5.

Answer 8

record assessment

Question 9

6.

Answer 9

record all staff of the risks

Question 10

Storage

Answer 10

stored in cupboards away from public access, with separate fire-resistant locked storage for inflammable substances and poisons. normally room temp (20c) or cooler by refrigeration. Mercury must be stored in cool cupboard in sealed containers

Question 11

Oxygen + nitrous oxide

Answer 11

for conscious sedation should ideally be stored outdoors but if not - a well ventilated fire resistant store. Larger cylinders must be upright so they don't fall over. 
Oxygen cylinders (emergency) must be easily accessed