Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, 10 Golden Rules: 1. Be sure to have clear readable labels and follow the instructions for use. 2. Use protective clothing provided 3. Don’t mix chemicals. Mixing chemicals can kill. 4. Never put chemicals into unmarked containers. 5. Never put chemicals into bottles or containers that have other uses,...Continue Reading
1. Employers committed to making the program work 2. Employees involved in the program 3. Create a system to identify and control hazards 4. Compliance with safety and health regulations 5. Training on safe work practices 6. Mutual respect, caring and open communication in a climate conducive to safety 7. Continuous improvementContinue Reading
1. Engaging in work practice to reduce risk, 2. Communicating hazards and accidents, and 3. Exercising employee rights and responsibilities.Continue Reading
1. Designing, developing and implementing suitable and proportionate management arrangements, risk control systems and workplace precautions 2. Operating and maintaining the system while also seeking improvement where needed 3. Linking it to how you manage other aspects of the organisationContinue Reading
COSHH is a set of regulations that require employers to control substances with the purpose to protect workers when working with hazardous substances and materials.Continue Reading