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The Cost of COSHH: Budget-Friendly Solutions For Small Businesses

by editor | May 14, 2025 | COSHH

But when it comes to dealing with hazardous substances, even small-scale exposure can lead to big risks. That’s where COSHH comes in. COSHH, or the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, is a set of regulations designed to protect employees from harmful substances...

Customised COSHH Training: Building Awareness in High-Hazard Workplaces

by editor | Feb 6, 2025 | COSHH

For businesses operating in high-risk industries, hazardous substances are often an unavoidable part of daily operations. Whether it’s chemical exposure in manufacturing, dust inhalation in construction or cleaning agents in healthcare, dangerous substances can pose a...

Chemical Safety in the Workplace: Understanding COSHH

by editor | Jun 7, 2024 | COSHH

Chemical safety in the workplace isn’t exclusive to science labs and doctor’s clinics. Staying safe with substances extends to each and every kind of workplace practice involving potentially harmful substances, right down to using simple cleaning products around the...

How to Write a COSHH Assessment

by editor | Dec 14, 2022 | COSHH

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, or COSHH, is the law that protects workers from harm that may be caused by working with substances. It covers all types of hazardous substances, such as toxic fumes and chemicals, as well as common substances that may cause...

The Cost of COSHH: Budget-Friendly Solutions For Small Businesses

Customised COSHH Training: Building Awareness in High-Hazard Workplaces

Chemical Safety in the Workplace: Understanding COSHH

How to Write a COSHH Assessment

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