Provides information on the Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH). Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put peoples health at risk.

COSHH basics Includes what is a substance hazardous to health, self-employed, what you need to do, COSHH assessment, substitution and exposure limits.

COSHH Essentials sets out basic advice on what to do to control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. It takes the form of straightforward advice in 'factsheets' called 'control guidance sheets'.

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In this section you can find out more about hazardous substances and look at the classifications of the substances you use. There is also further detail on the principles of good practice. You can find …

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) apply to most harmful substances but lead and asbestos are covered by separate regulations. You can read the COSHH …

Archived research reports Archived COSHH research reports available through the UK Government Web Archive: Ways for SMEs to assess and control risks from hazardous substances (PDF) …

Frequently asked questions on the Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH).

COSHH covers chemicals, products containing chemicals, fumes, dusts, vapours, mists and gases, and biological agents (germs). If the packaging has any of the hazard symbols then it is classed as a …

The objective of COSHH is to prevent, or to adequately control exposure to substances hazardous to health, so as to prevent ill health.