To view the full document, signin or register for a free trial excludes lexispsl practice compliance, practice management and risk and compliance. Guidance on the control of substances hazardous to health. The coshh regulations 2002 cover substances that are hazardous to the health of workers or anybody who might come into contact with the activities of the company. Prior to completing a coshh assessment, you should have read the university local rules for coshh. Eh402005 workplace exposure limits document that contains the list of workplace exposure limits for use with the control of substances hazardous to health regulations as amended. Control of substances hazardous to health fifth edition. Regulation 7 prevention or control of exposure to substances. Once an assessment has been carried out, any identified control measures precautions must be taken to minimise hazards and the risk. Control of substances hazardous to health sixth edition l5. The 2002 edition of coshh that came into effect in november of that year is the latest in a. Health and safety control of substances hazardous to health executive page 7 of 100 the regulations regulation 1 citation and commencement these regulations may be cited as the control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 and shall come into force on 21st november 2002.
Control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 introduction coshh is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. Ppt control of substances hazardous to health powerpoint. Many substances can harm health but, used properly, they almost never do. Gsa control of substances hazardous to health coshh. Purpose this document provides guidance to staff on how to comply with the coshh regulations 2002 as amended and in particular informs them of the arrangements future directions cic has put in place to ensure that the exposure of employees to substances hazardous to health. Working with substances hazardous to health a brief guide to coshh introduction this leaflet describes how to control hazardous substances at work, so they do not cause ill health. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh regulations 2002 what is a substance hazardous to health. The coshh regulations impose duties on both employers and employees.
It will help you understand what you need to do to comply with the control of substances hazardous to health coshh regulations 2002 as. Regulation 2 interpretation 1 in these regulations. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002. Find out what the health hazards are decide how to prevent harm to health with a risk assessment provide. This leaflet describes how to control hazardous substances at work, so they. Provide a written assessment regarding risks to health caused by exposure to a hazardous substance. This coshh online course has been created to provide people at all levels in any organisation with the knowledge and guidance of the control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002. Control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 diana kloss mbe, llb london, llm tulane, barrister grays inn, hon ffom. Hazardous to health regulations 2002 as amended by the control of.
Control of substances hazardous to health coshh bbsrc. Lack of adequate control of exposure to such substances can and does result in injury or illness, ranging from skin or eye irritation to chronic, disabling, lung disease. The coshh regulations require employers to protect staff and other people against health risks that may arise from work activities involving hazardous substances. Prevention or control of exposure to substances hazardous to health. This document should be read in conjunction with gsas health and safety risk assessment procedure. The university aims to prevent or control risks from substances hazardous to health by fulfilling the requirements of the control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 as amended coshh. It contains the approved code of practice acop for the control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 as amended coshh. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 as amended. Prevention or control of exposure to substances hazardous. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 requires employers to assess the risks from exposures to hazardous substances, prevent or adequately control any exposure, monitor.
Procedure for the control of substances hazardous to. Control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 coshhessential requirements practice notes. Bbc substances hazardous to health myrisks information. The trust aims to ensure the safety of all persons on trust premises from any risk of substances hazardous to health. Control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 coshh is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh regulations, 2002as amended require the employer to control substances with potential to harm the health of employees. The coshh regulations requires employers to assess and manage the risks to employees which may arise because of the presence of substances hazardous to health in the workplace. The control of substances hazardous to health coshh regulations 2002 define assessments are to be made of the risk to health arising from the use of hazardous substances at work. Act requires employers to assess and manage risks to persons not in our employment.
The control of substances hazardous to health 2002 regulations coshh impose duties on gsa to protect its staff and any other persons, whether at work or not, who may be affected by gsas work involving substances hazardous to health. The coshh regulations 2002 revoked and replaced the 1999 coshh regulations. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh introduction. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh regulations 2002 notification of cooling towers and evaporative condensers regulations 1992 legionnaires disease is a potentially fatal pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria. This policy sets out how bbsrc will comply with the specific requirements of the control of. These regulations, created in 1999 and amended in 2002 to include eu directives, require employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill health.
You can prevent or reduce workers exposure to hazardous substances by. Control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002. Uk legislation which requires risk assessments for all chemicals and biologicals used in the laboratory. Departments, have a specific obligation under the control of substances hazardous to health regulations 1992 as amended 2002, to assess the risks associated with the use of hazardous substances as defined by the regulations and adopt appropriate precautions to eliminate and or control exposure. Assessment of the risk to health created by work involving substances hazardous to health. Control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 as amended by the means of this policy and arrangements, solent nhs trust aims to ensure the health, safety and welfare of everyone who works or may come in to contact with hazardous substances. Any substances which presents a health risk to staff, patients and others.
This policy has been drawn up to give trust employees support and guidance relating to control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 coshh. Hazardous to health regulations 2002 as amended and the approved code of. Coshh covers chemicals, products containing chemicals, fumes, dusts, vapours, mists and gases, and biological agents germs. Ill health caused by hazardous substances used at work is preventable. The coshh regulations defines a substance hazardous to health as one. Control of substances hazardous to health fifth edition approved code of practice and guidance this is the fifth edition of l5, published by the hse. Appendixb control of substances hazardous to health. See end of document for details view outstanding changes medical examination includes any laboratory tests and xrays that a relevant doctor may require. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations. The occupational use of nanomaterials is regulated under the control of substances hazardous to health coshh.
Coshh control of substances hazardous to health oshcr. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 as amended are based upon established principles of good occupational hygiene practices. Coshh is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health and includes nanomaterials. Using hazardous substances can put peoples health at risk. In particular it gives guidance on sections 2, 3, 4. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations coshh has been in force in various editions since 1989. After all, the original coshh regulations 1988 came into force in october 1989. Where the risk to health is a risk to the health of a person, to whom substances is administered during their medical treatment.
Their complexity and legal structure has meant that they have been reenacted several times usually with additions. The regulations set out essential measures that employers and sometimes employees have to take. Substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 as amended coshh and. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. This will ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and ensure the health, safety and welfare of all staff that are required to work with hazardous substances as part of their role. Control of substances hazardous to health fifth edition page 3 of 7 health and safety executive contents notice of approval 5 introduction 6 summary of changes to the regulations 6 summary of changes to the acop 8 regulation 1 citation and commencement 9 regulation 2 interpretation 9 regulation 3 duties under these regulations 17 regulation 4 prohibitions.
Does the control of substances hazardous to health. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh regulations 2002 1. All employees should be fully trained on coshh to ensure that tasks are carried out in the workplace in a safe manner. Coshh control of substances hazardous to health the control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 is more commonly known as control of substances hazardous to health, or simply, coshh. The trust shall achieve this aim by meeting the following objectives. Control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 regulation 11 health surveillance 1 where it is appropriate for the protection of the health of his employees who are, or are liable to be, exposed to a substance hazardous to health, the employer shall ensure that such employees are under suitable health surveillance. These require employers to make an assessment of the risks to health which arise from exposure to hazardous substances in the circumstances of their own particular workplace. Control of substances hazardous to health 1 control of substances hazardous to health. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh regulations 2002 and that all work involving hazardous substances that takes place throughout the university is safe, with no detrimental effect on the health of any employee, student or visitor. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh policy.
Coshh covers a wide range of hazardous substances which can take a variety of forms. The sixth edition of this approved code of practice and guidance provides practical advice to help dutyholders comply with the requirements of the coshh regulations it also takes account of regulatory changes following the introduction of the eu regulations for reach registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals. Products containing chemicals, nanotechnology, gases and asphyxiating gases and biological agents germs. The 2002 regulations as amended replace earlier coshh regulations 1988, 1994, 1999, and set down a framework intended to protect the health of anybody likely to come into contact with hazardous substances during the course of their work. Irritants lime, fiberglass, acid mist agents causing obstructive airways decease dusts, isocyanides, metal fume agents causing pneumoconiosis asbestos, quartz dust, coal dust carcinogens hardwood dusts. Coshh sets eight basic measures that should be followed and control of exposure will only. Control of substances hazardous to health 2002 coshh. Control of substances hazardous to health guidelines. The control of lead at work regulations 2002 where a substance is hazardous solely by virtue of its radioactive, explosive, or flammable properties or solely because it is at a high pressure. Definition of hazardous substances the coshh regulations define the following as hazardous substances. Chemicals and products containing chemicals mists dusts. Other substances may be less obviously hazardous, such as paint, cleaning materials or dust from natural materials, like wood. They have been reenacted and amended many times since then. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 require the trust to ensure the following.
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