COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) records are essential for monitoring and managing the use of hazardous substances in the workplace. They help ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, facilitate risk assessments, and provide critical information for training employees on safe handling practices. Additionally, maintaining these records can aid in emergency response and promote a safer work environment by documenting exposure levels and control measures.
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coshh: control of substances hazardous to health. Coshh is used in the workplace whenever there are dangerous substances in use. they will keep coshh cards which say what the chemical is what to do if it is ingested etc
They needed a way to make and keep records.
why is there no website that tells me why coshh was introduced
One reason to keep records of non routine maintenance is to have a reference for when it was done. Another reason is to keep up with the cost. The last reason is to know when you will need to have it done again.
To keep track of trade
COSHH stands for control of substances hazardous to health
BSI is the British safety instution and COSHH is a safety regulation within that unit
A COSHH rated substance is recognizable by its label, which will have the COSHH symbol (black silhouette of a person surrounded by a circle) displayed prominently. The label will also include information about the potential hazards of the substance and how to safely handle it. Additionally, the substance may have a COSHH assessment document associated with it.
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Call a doctor!!! A doctors got nothing to do with that! COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. :)
list four reason medical records are kept