Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health (COSHH) 2002
Employers are required by law to control and regulate all substances and chemicals that
are hazardous to health, by making sure that they can reduce or prevent
exposure to hazardous substances for employees and customers.
Every substance needs to be risk assessed and staff need to be trained in how you keep the substances safe. Staff will also need to use the accurate protecting apparatus and procedures for handling these substances. They will need to know how to deal with any possible incidents involving these substances.
Some hazardous materials that may be sighted in a sports or leisure facility include:
Every substance needs to be risk assessed and staff need to be trained in how you keep the substances safe. Staff will also need to use the accurate protecting apparatus and procedures for handling these substances. They will need to know how to deal with any possible incidents involving these substances.
Some hazardous materials that may be sighted in a sports or leisure facility include:
- Chemicals
- Fumes
- Vapours
- Mist
- Dust
- Packaging