Are you aware of all the chemicals in your workplace? Do you know the potentially harmful effects they may have? Do you have relevant protection methods in place in terms of control measures and PPE to safeguard yourself or fellow staff members?
In your place of work do you have:
-cleaning products
-oils or lubricants for machines
-paints and adhesives
-chemicals that you process
-hidden chemicals
-gases
-laboratories
If you answered yes to any of the above you need to comply with the COSHH Regulations. Some chemicals are classified as hazardous and can be extremely harmful. Our job is to identify these chemicals and ensure control measures are put in place.
Comprehensive legislation applies to the safe use of the chemicals and hazardous substances. What is required from you as an employer or health and safety professional managing chemical safety and COSHH compliance in your workplace.
EcoOnline with over 20 years’ experience working with clients in chemical safety and COSHH management and are offering a FREE one hour on demand webinar on chemical safety best practices and COSHH compliance in the workplace.
This COSHH webinar, we will go through the importance of managing your COSHH effectively and we will discuss the following topics:
- Building your chemical inventory
- Sourcing supplier safety data sheets
- Design/Development of your COSHH template
- When are COSHH assessments required?
- Assigning responsibility for completing COSHH assessments
- Monitoring compliance
- Distributing completed assessments
- Chemdoc COSHH Software solution
We will begin by looking at an introduction to chemicals and chemical safety. Outlining the exposures of chemicals and how they can cause harm. Part B delves into eight key steps of building a COSHH management system. Part C covers the important elements in creating and writing COSHH assessments.
After watching this webinar you should have a better understanding of how to control the hazardous substances in your workplace, so they don’t cause harm or health issues to employees.
It will give you a better understanding of the COSHH Regulations 2002, why they are in place and what you must do to comply.
All who register for the chemical health check will get a FREE COSHH best practice ultimate guide.