Control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 diana kloss mbe, llb london, llm tulane, barrister grays inn, hon ffom honorary senior lecturer employment judge. 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. Bbc substances hazardous to health myrisks information. Coshh requires employers to control exposures to hazardous substances to protect workers and others who may be exposed from work activities. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations coshh has been in force in various editions since 1989. Employers are tasked with providing free vaccines against pathogens if such are available and are required to maintain health records on employees who handle or are exposed to. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations. The coshh regulations defines a substance hazardous to health as one. 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. Amendments of the control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002. 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. Substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 as amended coshh. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh introduction this guidance note has been developed to assist heads of college, schools or units collectively known as heads of management units homu in implementing good practice in the areas under their control in relation to the.
Products containing chemicals, nanotechnology, gases and asphyxiating gases and biological agents germs. The coshh regulations 2002 revoked and replaced the 1999 coshh regulations. Their complexity and legal structure has meant that they have been reenacted several times usually with additions. Control of substances hazardous to health 2002 coshh. This includes all coshh substances utilised within the organisation and. Hazardous substances are anything that can harm workers health if they are not properly controlled.
Coshh covers a wide range of hazardous substances which can take a variety of forms. An assessment of the risks to health arising from the use of hazardous substances at work and deciding what precautions are needed, preventing or adequately controlling exposure, ensuring that control measures are used, maintained, examined and tested, monitoring exposure and. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh regulations 2002 1. This document should be read in conjunction with gsas health and safety risk assessment procedure. See end of document for details view outstanding changes medical examination includes any laboratory tests and xrays that a relevant doctor may require. Gsa control of substances hazardous to health coshh. 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. Coshh covers chemicals, products containing chemicals, fumes, dusts, vapours, mists and gases, and biological agents germs. Provide a written assessment regarding risks to health caused by exposure to a hazardous substance. You can prevent or reduce workers exposure to hazardous substances by.
Substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 as amended coshh and. Ill health caused by hazardous substances used at work is preventable. Control of substances hazardous to health regulations coshh. 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 coshh regulations impose duties on both employers. In particular it gives guidance on sections 2, 3, 4. This policy sets out how bbsrc will comply with the specific requirements of the control of.
Many substances can harm health but, used properly, they almost never do. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh introduction. Substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 coshh. There are considerable changes to the acop, most of which relate to a new framework for adequate control of exposure, by specifying good practice and. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 as amended are based upon established principles of good occupational hygiene practices.
The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 requires employers to assess the risks from exposures to hazardous substances, prevent. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh regulations, 2002as amended require the employer to control substances with potential to harm the health of employees. 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. 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.
Substances hazardous to health can occur in many forms, e. Prohibition of certain substances hazardous to health for certain purposes. All employees should be fully trained on coshh to ensure that tasks are carried out in the workplace in a safe manner. Hazardous substances coshh regulations legionnaires. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002, as amended, is a united kingdom statutory instrument which states general requirements imposed on employers to protect employees and other persons from the hazards of substances used at work by risk assessment, control of exposure, health surveillance and incident planning. Control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 coshhessential requirements practice notes. Legionella bacteria which causes legionnaires disease is covered by these regulations, and.
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 sixth edition l5. Coshh the control of substances hazardous to health. Identify substances hazardous to health used in any aspects of the work demonstrate readily to himherself and to others that all factors pertinent to the work. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh policy. 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. The occupational use of nanomaterials is regulated under the control of substances hazardous to health coshh. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh bbsrc. Control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 introduction coshh is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. Prevention or control of exposure to substances hazardous. The 2002 edition of coshh that came into effect in november of that year is the latest in a. Coshh control of substances hazardous to health oshcr.
Procedure for the control of substances hazardous to health. These regulations came into force on 21 november 2002 and apply to england, scotland and wales. Appendixb control of 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 fifth edition. Prevention or control of exposure to substances hazardous to health. Coshh sets eight basic measures that should be followed and control of exposure will only. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002. They have been reenacted and amended many times since then. Act requires employers to assess and manage risks to persons not in our employment. Additional provisions relating to work with biological agents. Control of substances hazardous to health policy 351kb pdf. 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. They can also be biological agents such as pathogens or cell cultures 1.
These regulations may be cited as the control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 and shall come into force on 21st november 2002. Definition of hazardous substances the coshh regulations define the following as hazardous substances. 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. 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 relating to certain. All employees should be fully trained on coshh to ensure that. It contains the approved code of practice acop for the control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 as amended coshh. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh regulations. 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 primary function of the control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 and amendments to 2005 is to ensure that employers carry out an assessment to.
Products containing chemicals, nanotechnology, gases. Control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002. Control of substances hazardous to health coshh regulations 2002 what is a substance hazardous to health. Any substances which presents a health risk to staff, patients and others. What coshh requires complying with coshh will involve. Find out what the health hazards are decide how to prevent harm to health with a risk assessment provide. Guidance on the control of substances hazardous to health. This topic outlines the requirements placed on early years employers under the regulations to prevent or adequately control exposure of employees to hazardous substances. 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. This will ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and ensure the health, safety and welfare of all staff that are required to. Hazardous to health regulations 2002 as amended and the approved code of. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Legionella bacteria which causes legionnaires disease is covered by these regulations, and has its own approved code of practice. To view the full document, signin or register for a free trial excludes lexispsl practice compliance, practice management and risk and compliance.
The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 coshh as amended provides the main legislative framework for the control of hazardous substances in the workplace. 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. It will help you understand what you need to do to comply with the control of substances hazardous to health coshh regulations 2002 as. Coshh is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health and includes nanomaterials. 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 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. Procedure for the control of substances hazardous to. Uk legislation which requires risk assessments for all chemicals and biologicals used in the laboratory. Dec 03, 2018 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. The following procedure details wiltshire police arrangements for the control of substances hazardous to health within the workplace.
Chemicals and products containing chemicals mists dusts vapours fumes. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 require the trust to ensure the following. Regulation 2 interpretation 1 in these regulations. Regulation 7 prevention or control of exposure to substances. 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. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 coshh as amended apply to substances found in the workplace which are hazardous to health. The coshh regulations require employers to protect staff and other people against health risks that may arise from work activities involving hazardous substances. Does the control of substances hazardous to health. The control of substances hazardous to health coshh regulations 2002 as amended requires the trust to control the exposure to hazardous substances to protect both employees and others who may be exposed from work activities. Using hazardous substances can put peoples health at risk. 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. All reasonable steps have been taken to minimise employees exposure of the substance. After all, the original coshh regulations 1988 came into force in october 1989. Hazardous to health regulations 2002 as amended by the control of.
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