Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Assessment
The flowchart below details the process to follow when you intend to carry out an activity that involves substances hazardous to health and will help you decide which type of assessment is required.
If you have any difficulty reading the detail in the image below click on it to open a pdf version, which has hyperlinks to guide you through the decision making process.
More detailed information on CoSHH Assessment is available here.
University Links
Substances Hazardous to Health PolicyLink opens in a new window
Guidance on what is a 'hazardous' substanceLink opens in a new window
General Risk Assessment FormLink opens in a new window
Standard COSHH Assessment formLink opens in a new window
Advanced COSHH Assessment formLink opens in a new window
Guidance on the requirements of a COSHH assessment.Link opens in a new window
Substance Information NotesLink opens in a new window
Lab NoticeboardsLink opens in a new window - ensure these reflect the right hazard level for the activity
External Links
EH40 - Containing the list of <strong>Workplace Exposure Limits</strong> (WELs)Link opens in a new window for use with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended)
COSHH Basics (HSE) - what does COSHH cover?Link opens in a new window
COSHH Approved Code of Practice and GuidanceLink opens in a new window (link to full HSE document)
Extract from the ACOP and Guidance relating to Risk AssessmentLink opens in a new window (ACOP and Guidance 6 p20-22)