COSHH stands for The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. It is a legal requirement that you have this legislation in place at all times. This is the law that requires all employers to control substances that are hazardous to health - but why is COSHH important?
COSHH is put in place by the Health and Safety Executive to ensure the safety of all staff members and others.
More and more businesses are using substances, products or mixtures that could cause harm to employees and other people. This is why it is important to carry out the COSHH regulations and follow them correctly.
Throughout this blog, we will be exploring why COSHH risk assessments are important in the workplace and giving you a step-by-step guide on how you can stop the risk of exposure to hazardous substances in your workplace.
Working in an office comes with enough responsibilities, therefore, health and safety might not always be at the forefront of everyone's mind.
However, ensuring a safe and healthy workplace is essential for the well-being of employees and the smooth operation of business.
From ergonomic considerations to emergency procedures, let's explore the key aspects of maintaining office health and safety.
If you are an employer or responsible for the health and safety within an organisation, you're likely to have come across the term - ‘competent person’.
For a business to carry out the correct health and safety duties, an employer must appoint someone competent to help meet these important duties.
This should be someone who has the necessary skills, knowledge and experience for the role, or they should be trained to the correct standard to qualify as a competent person.
Before we discuss when a construction phase plan is required, it is important that you have a brief understanding of the basics behind what a construction plan is.
A construction phase plan is an important document that details the health and safety risks associated with the construction phase of a project and any control measures required to minimise any risks.
This document is put in place to reduce (or eliminate) any risks associated with a construction project. It is designed to help principal contractors alongside others involved in projects to manage, plan and work safely. It is also a legal requirement for your project to have a thorough plan.
Thorough planning not only improves organisation but can significantly lower any health and safety risks, and help you manage the situation better in the event of a risk.
A construction phase plan is required on all construction projects, no matter their size. This is put in place to ensure your safety. For more information about when you need a construction phase plan and more, read on.