COSHH Risk Assessment

Employers are legally required to assess and control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. A COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Risk Assessment is essential whenever employees, contractors, or others may be exposed to dust, liquids, powders, gases, or vapours that could pose health risks. Proper documentation, including COSHH safety data sheets, is crucial to identifying potential hazards and implementing effective control measures.

Even common workplace chemicals, such as adhesives used in enclosed spaces or improperly handled cement, can cause serious health issues, including dizziness from fumes or chemical burns. This COSHH Risk Assessment template ensures that workplace safety precautions are followed to minimise risks and maintain legal compliance.

Why use this COSHH Risk Assessment?

This user-friendly COSHH Risk Assessment template aligns with UK health and safety regulations and provides a structured approach to identifying hazards. It includes guidance based on COSHH safety data sheets, which contain essential safety information from product manufacturers regarding handling, storage, and emergency measures.

The accompanying Guidance Notes explain how to use safety data sheets COSHH to conduct an effective risk assessment, ensuring that businesses identify potential hazards, implement protective measures, and meet legal compliance standards.

What Does This COSHH Risk Assessment Include?

This COSHH Risk Assessment template provides:

• A structured format for evaluating hazardous substances.
• Guidance based on safety data sheets COSHH for risk identification.
• Assessment of handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

Why Subscribe to Health and Safety Documents for Safety Data Sheets COSHH & Risk Assessments?

A proper COSHH Risk Assessment is essential for protecting workers, ensuring legal compliance, and reducing health risks. A subscription to Health and Safety Documents provides access to professionally drafted, up-to-date templates, helping businesses meet COSHH and UK health and safety regulations while ensuring workplace safety through structured risk assessments.

Subscribers also gain access to hundreds of risk assessment templates, safety policies, and compliance resources, supporting businesses in staying compliant with UK workplace safety laws and effectively managing hazardous substances.

COSHH Risk Assessment is part of Health & Safety. Just £38.50 + VAT provides unlimited downloads from Health & Safety for 1 year.