With 13,000 deaths a year attributed to exposure to hazardous substances, controlling them effectively is very important. Learn about the effects hazardous substances have on human health and the environment here.
Hazardous substances are regulated by several pieces of legislation, most notably COSHH and DSEAR. Get the facts on hazardous substances legislation and what employers need to do to comply with them.
From minor rashes to fatal diseases, there are hundreds of potential consequences to encountering hazardous substances. Learn about the short term, long term and environmental effects of exposure here.
What counts as a hazardous substance and what must employers do to protect their staff from the dangers? Read more about common types of workplace hazardous substances and the legislation that regulates them here.
What does a COSHH risk assessment need to achieve and what sort of control measures need to be in place to protect your employees? Read more about introducing control measures for hazardous substances in the workplace.
All companies produce hazardous waste and need to know how to dispose of it correctly. What counts as hazardous waste? Learn about the types of hazardous waste and how you can safely get rid of them here.