The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 require employers to assess risk, prevent or control exposure, and monitor where needed.
A COSHH assessment looks at the substance, how people are exposed, and the controls (substitution, extraction, PPE, training).
Safety data sheets help, but they are not the assessment. You still need site-specific controls.
This page is a summary only. Follow current HSE COSHH guidance for your trade.
Official sources
How EHSync Safety helps
EHSync Safety includes COSHH assessment forms and a substance register. It goes live in March 2027.
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