Control of Compounds Hazardous to Health, or COSHH, regulations are statutory requirements that companies must adhere to safeguard their staff members from potentially hazardous substances. The purpose of COSHH in the workplace is to control health risks associated with exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Taking safety and health precautions to safeguard your staff and clients is more crucial than ever in the business environment of today. More than 1.5 million work-related fatalities occurred in the United States in 2014, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. That exceeds the sum of fatal auto accidents, homicides, and suicides! An effective COSHH program must be designed out and put into place for your company in order to lower the risk of accidents and deaths.
The concept of “cost-effective hygiene and safety” (COSHH) is widely accepted as a means to improve worker safety and health and to reduce the costs associated with illness and injury. In fact, OSHA has established specific requirements for COSHH in the construction industry.
There are many things to consider when it comes to effective COSHH. Here are some key elements:
Commitment to safety: Every person involved in the process of manufacturing and operating a business must be aware of the risks and take action to minimize them.
Effective communication:
Everyone involved in the process must be able to effectively communicate with each other to make sure that processes are carried out safely and efficiently.
Effective documentation:
All aspects of the process must be documented in a way that is easily accessible and can be used to track progress and ensure accuracy.
Effective training: Employees must be trained to use the correct safety procedures and understand the importance of documenting and communicating their work.
Effective management:
Management must be aware of the risks and take action to ensure that the process is carried out.
Arbrit offers Coshh health and safety courses that is tailored to the needs of businesses of all sizes. They also offer various delivery options to ensure that you get the most out of their training. Contact them at marketinguae@arbritonline.com for further assistance.
