COSHH Compliance Guides

How COSHH applies to biological agents, the four hazard groups, which workplaces are affected, and the specific controls required under Regulation 7 and Schedule 3.

What COSHH Regulation 7 requires, the hierarchy of control, when 'adequate control' is met, and what employers must do for carcinogens and biological agents.

What COSHH training must cover under Regulation 12, whether online COSHH training certificates are legally valid, and how to document training correctly.

What a COSHH substance register must contain, the legal basis for keeping one, and how long to retain records — a practical guide for UK employers.

An SDS is not a COSHH assessment. Here's the difference between a safety data sheet and a COSHH assessment, why you need both, and how one feeds the other.

When UK employers must put workers under COSHH health surveillance, what it involves, the Schedule 6 triggers, and how long records must be kept (40 years).

How to control exposure to hazardous substances under COSHH — the hierarchy of control, the 8 principles of good practice, and how to apply them.

What LEV testing is, why COSHH Regulation 9 requires it every 14 months, what a test covers, and how long to keep the records — a plain guide for UK employers.

What a COSHH cupboard actually needs, how to store hazardous substances safely, and which substances must be kept apart — a practical guide for UK employers.

How to write a COSHH assessment for welding fume. Covers HSE requirements, LEV obligations, RPE selection, health surveillance, and a practical step-by-step approach.

Which substances are covered by COSHH and which are not? A practical guide to the scope of the COSHH Regulations 2002 for UK employers.

What workplace exposure limits are, how TWA and STEL work, common WELs for SME substances, and what to do if exposure exceeds the limit.

All 9 GHS hazard pictograms explained, plus signal words, H-phrases, and how the old CHIP symbols compare. A visual reference for UK workplaces.

How to read and use a Safety Data Sheet for COSHH assessments. All 16 sections explained, with focus on the five that matter most.

What COSHH training new starters legally need before handling hazardous substances. Covers Regulation 12, content, timing, and documentation.

When paper COSHH assessments work fine and when digital software makes sense. Includes a worked ROI calculation example for UK small businesses.

A practical COSHH compliance guide for UK schools. Covers science labs, cleaning, caretaking, art departments, CLEAPSS guidance, and staff challenges.

What COSHH non-compliance actually costs UK businesses: HSE enforcement fines, prosecution penalties, civil compensation claims, and insurance impacts.

A comprehensive COSHH compliance checklist UK businesses can use to self-audit before an HSE inspection. Covers every key requirement with explanations.

When and how to review your COSHH assessments properly. Covers the legal requirement, what triggers a review beyond the annual cycle, and documentation.

COSHH compliance guide for construction sites. Covers silica dust, cement, solvents, welding fume, wood dust, and managing assessments with subcontractors.

How to choose the best COSHH assessment and management software for your UK small business — feature checklist, pricing models, and an evaluation scorecard.

Ten COSHH compliance mistakes UK small businesses make again and again — and how to fix each one before an HSE inspector finds them first.

What a chemical register must include, why every UK employer needs one, and a ready-to-use template structure you can copy for your business.

Three worked COSHH risk assessment examples — bleach, wood dust, and hair colour. See exactly what to write for each required field.

COSHH compliance guide for hairdressers and salon owners. Covers common salon chemicals, required assessments, and practical steps to get compliant.

A complete guide to COSHH assessments for cleaning companies. Covers common chemicals, control measures, and how to stay compliant with UK regulations.

Free COSHH assessment template guide for 2026. Every required field explained, step-by-step completion walkthrough, and common mistakes to avoid.

Step-by-step guide to completing a COSHH assessment. Covers every required field, common pitfalls, and how to keep your assessments current.

COSHH explained in plain English. Learn what the regulations require, who they apply to, key employer duties, and the penalties for non-compliance.