The Control of Substances Hazardous to

Health (COSHH) Regulations

A Guide for Cleaning

Operatives
 Introduction

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• Control of Substances Hazardous to

Health (COSHH) Regulations

• Chemicals (Hazards Information and

Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002
(CHIP)
 What is covered?

• Substances used directly in work

activities e.g. cleaning agents

• Substances generated during work

activities i.e. fumes

• Naturally occurring substances e.g. dust

• Biological agents e.g. bacteria

COSHH Risk Assessment

The assessment should cover

all stages of use:
Delivery
Storage
Usage
Disposal
 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?

• 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