What hazardous substances are covered by COSHH?
The majority of substances that are covered by COSHH can be identified by their warning labels. For the vast majority of commercial chemicals, the presence (or lack) of a warning label will indicate whether COSHH applies or not. e.g: On ordinary washing up liquid bottles there are no warning labels, so if they are used at work COSHH does not apply. However, on bleach bottles there is a warning label, so if they are used at work COSHH does apply. Below is a list of what substances are hazardous under COSHH: Substances used directly in work activities (e.g. paints, adhesives, cleaning agents). Substances generated during work activities (e.g. fumes from welding and soldering). Naturally occurring substances (e.g. grain dust). Biological agents such as bacteria. What hazardous substances are NOT covered by COSHH? COSHH covers almost all substances hazardous to health apart from the following, as these are covered by their own regulations: Asbestos see Control of Asbestos at Work Regulatio
