Everything you always wanted to know about COSHH - by RoSPA

If you've ever had any dealings with any aspect of health and safety, the chances are you've come across the acronym COSHH or one of the COSHH symbols. However, you may still be uncertain about what COSHH actually stands for or what the symbols mean. Don't worry though, help is at hand with our informative short guide to COSHH. What does COSHH stand for? COSHH stands for 'Control of substances Hazardous to Health' and under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, employers need to prevent their workers' exposure to substances that are hazardous to their health. Find out more about COSHH symbols and training in our full guide What are substances hazardous to health? CLP COSHH labelBroadly speaking, substances hazardous to health include any substances that could cause harm to employees, contractors and other people. These hazardous substances can come in many different forms, including: Chemicals Fumes Vapours Dusts & Mists Nanotechnology Gases Asphyxiating gases Biological agents COSHH Info Sign Pack - 20% off To help you get to grips with the COSHH regulations we have put together a COSHH information and signage pack. The pack consists of: A pack of 10 pocket information cards, ideal for staff training 2 off safety signs detailing the Control of Substances hazardous to health regulations 2002