COSHH
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 is a United Kingdom Statutory Instrument which states general requirements imposed on employers to protect employees and other persons from the hazards of substances used at work by risk assessment, control of exposure, health surveillance and incident planning. There are also duties on employees to take care of their own exposure to hazardous substances and prohibitions on the import of certain substances into the European Economic Area. The regulations reenacted, with amendments, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Work Regulations 1999 and implement several European Union directives.[2][3]
Breach of the regulations by an employer or employee is a crime, punishable on summary conviction or on indictment by an unlimited fine.[4][5] Either an individual or a corporation can be punished[6] and sentencing practice is published by the Sentencing Council.[7] Enforcement is the responsibility of the Health and Safety Executive or in some cases, local authorities.[8]
Latest jobs
- Sales and Executive Assistant to the Director
-
Job location: Grantham
Job salary: Competitive salary up to £31k depending on experience.
Personal AssistantCorby Glen– Salary dependant on skills with a company Pension, Sick Pay and 25 days holiday plus ...
- Health and Safety Advisor - Grantham
-
Job location: Grantham
Job salary: Competitive salary up to £35k depending on experience.
Grantham – Salary guide £30k to £35k plus 25 days holidays plus BH, onsite parking and a range of employee benefits ...
- Fabricator / Welder - Grantham
-
Job location: Grantham
Job salary: Negotiable Salary range of employee benefits
Fabricator / WelderGrantham – circa £13ph to £15ph on a permanent job role with company Pension, parking onsite and ...