What is COSHH?
COSHH stands for “Control of Substances Hazardous to Health”. COSHH is a set of regulations put in place to protect workers from ill health when working with specific substances and materials.
The “substances” part of COSHH includes any form of hazardous material, including liquids, solids, fumes, dust, vapours, fibres, nano-particles, mists, gases and biological agents such as bacteria and viruses. The “hazardous” part includes damage to lungs, skin, nose, mouth, genes, internal organs, eyes or central nervous system as well as the risk of injury due to combustion or explosion.
