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The Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health (COSHH) Regulations
A Guide for Cleaning
Operatives
Introduction
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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
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Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health (COSHH) Regulations
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Chemicals (Hazards Information and
Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002
(CHIP)
What is covered?
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Substances used directly in work
activities e.g. cleaning agents
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Substances generated during work
activities i.e. fumes
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Naturally occurring substances e.g. dust
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Biological agents e.g. bacteria
Identifying Symbols
Irritant
Flammable
Oxidising Agent
Corrosive
Toxic
Explosive
Damaging to the
Environment
Safety Data Sheet
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Identification of
Preparation and the
Supplier
9.
Physical and Chemical
Properties
10. Stability & Reactivity
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Composition
3.
Hazards Identification
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First Aid Measures
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Fire Fighting Measures
13. Disposal Considerations
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Accidental Release
Measures
14. Transport Information
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Handling & Storage
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Exposure
Controls/Personal
Protection
11. Toxicological Information
12. Ecological Information
15. Regulatory Information
16. Other Relevant
Information
COSHH Risk Assessment
The assessment should cover
all stages of use:
Delivery
Storage
Usage
Disposal
COSHH Risk Assessment
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Assess the risks
Identify hazardous substances
Precautions
Monitor controls
Staff involvement
COSHH Risk Assessment File
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Hard copy of assessments
All products covered
Completed by competent person
Master file maintained
Copy of file held on site
Provided to cleaning operatives
with guidance
• Update annually or when
product changes
What Next?
• Familiarise yourself with the file
• Read all product labels carefully
before use
• Ensure containers are accurately
labelled
• Never mix chemicals
• Add chemicals to water
What Next?
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Ensure tops are tightly replaced
Wipe up spillages immediatley
Use dispensers
Treat cleaning chemicals
with respect
• Make suggestions about improving
safety
Remember - the assessments are there for your safety make sure you understand them!
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Guide to
COSHH