Working with substances hazardous to health. A brief guide to COSHH

INDG Series 136 (rev5)

Health and Safety Executive, 2012
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Abstract

Describes how to control hazardous substances at work, so they do not cause ill health. Assists in understanding what needs to be done to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 (as amended) which apply to the way people work with these substances. Provides measures which employers may need to take to protect employees from hazardous substances at work. Also of use to employees and their safety representatives.

History

This is a web version of INDG136(rev5) revised October 2012.

Subjects

  • Chemicals/hazardous substances
  • Dangerous substances (asbestos, explosives, etc)
  • Special subject areas
  • Health and safety
  • Materials
  • COSHH

Publisher History

The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.

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