Control of substances

What does COSHH stand for

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

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what is COSHH

Regulations 2002 require all employers, including care homes, to control specific substances and materials that are hazardous to health.

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who else could be harmed

Individuals who live in a residential care setting
Visitors
Contractors
as well as risk to employees

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what is a hazard

is something with the potential to cause harm, injury, illness, disease or loss. Many thousands of working people have reported illnesses as a result of hazardous substances.

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what various costs do these hazards have

o the individual, through ill health
In the workplace - it costs millions of pounds to replace staff
To society, for medicines and disability allowances

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what substances are covered by COSHH

Chemicals and products containing chemicals, fumes, nanotechnology, gases
A substance that has been assigned exposure limits
A substance that is carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic in reproduction
A biological agent – germs that cause disease, e.g
Solid or

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what is not covered by COSHH

Asbestos and lead, which have their own regulations
Substances that are hazardous only when they are radioactive or at extreme temperatures (other regulations apply to these risks)
Biological agents that are outside the employer's control, for instance ca

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how can hazardous substances get into the body

inhalation
skin contact
ingestion
injection

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what some good practices when dealing with chemicals

Never decant concentrated liquids into an unlabelled container
Ensure all containers are clearly labelled
Always use chemicals as directed
Always use concentrate in the recommended dilution
Never re-use a chemical container - dispose of it safely or retur

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how to stop hazardous substances

Store products containing chemicals securely in a cool, dry, dark place, capable of keeping in spills. Don't store more than you need.
Store containers so that their labels face forwards.
Store heavier items and corrosive chemicals on lower shelves.
Ensur

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what chemicals should be kept apart

Solid and liquid products
Flammable and non-flammable liquids
Acids and alkalis
Different types of waste.

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how to control exposure using engineering

enclosure
ventilation
handling

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how to control exposure using organisation

restricting access
good housekeeping
washing and changing facilities

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