by Zach Greaves | Aug 5, 2020 | COSHH Principles
New COSHH Measures; New RisksThe development of effective processes and new COSHH measures are essential to a safe and happy workplace.They also involve substantial investment in time, energy and money. However, the temptation to shoe-horn process revisions into an...
by Zach Greaves | May 5, 2020 | COSHH Principles
Delivery of COSHH Information and TrainingThe HSE’s seventh principle refers to the need for the delivery of effective COSHH information and training throughout a place of work. Assessment of RiskIn order to deliver effective training, there first needs to be a full...
by Zach Greaves | Mar 10, 2020 | COSHH Principles
Review Control Measure EffectivenessAfter you have implemented an effective system of controlling exposure to the hazardous substance(s), ongoing maintenance and management is essential. When working properly, your combined control methods either completely prevent...
by Zach Greaves | Nov 17, 2019 | COSHH Principles
Controlling Exposure Using PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): The Last ResortThe HSE’s fifth COSHH Principle relates to controlling exposure using PPE, “when adequate controls of exposure cannot be achieved by other means”. If you have followed...
by Zach Greaves | Sep 21, 2019 | COSHH Principles
4: Choose the Most Effective and Reliable Hazard Control Measures After you have narrowed down the different options for your hazard control measures, you need to choose the most effective and reliable. This will help you to ensure you consistently minimise the...
by Zach Greaves | Sep 4, 2019 | COSHH Principles
3: Implement COSHH methods that are proportionate to the health risk(s).Choosing a Method of ControlThe third principle of COSHH concerns how to go about choosing an appropriate control method. Your chosen control methods need to reflect both the severity of the...