What is COSHH Assessment?
Handling dangerous substances is complex and requires specialist knowledge. It also requires close record keeping. The COSHH module can automate much of the work of compliance. The software can take hazard information directly from a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), reducing or even eliminating the need for manual data entry and the potential errors associated with this.
Each assessment evaluates exposure routes (inhalation, skin contact, ingestion), identifies at-risk workers, and prescribes control measures following the hierarchy of control. Integration with the PPE module ensures required protective equipment is issued and maintained.
Health surveillance triggers are automatically identified for substances requiring medical monitoring. Regular review scheduling ensures assessments remain valid as products change or new substances are introduced.
Regulatory Compliance
- • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
- • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Regulation 6
- • REACH Regulations (chemicals management)
Key Benefits
Reduce COSHH assessment time by 80% through SDS data extraction
Prevent occupational illnesses through comprehensive exposure control
Automatic PPE requirement identification and issuance tracking
Health surveillance triggers ensure medical monitoring compliance
Legal compliance with documented substance risk management
Substance register provides emergency response information
Features & Capabilities
Automatic SDS parsing and hazard data extraction
Exposure route analysis (inhalation, dermal, ingestion)
Control measure selection following hierarchy of control
PPE requirement specification with automatic stock alerts
Health surveillance trigger identification
Emergency procedures and first aid guidance
Substance register with location and quantity tracking
Review scheduling based on substance risk classification
How It Works
Upload Safety Data Sheet or manually enter substance information
System extracts hazard data and suggests exposure scenarios
Identify at-risk workers and evaluate exposure routes
Select control measures and specify required PPE
Schedule health surveillance if required for high-risk substances
Frequently asked questions
- What is COSHH Assessment?
- Assessments of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health with built in extraction of SDS data, analysis of exposure routes and PPE requirements.
- How does COSHH Assessment work?
- Upload Safety Data Sheet or manually enter substance information. System extracts hazard data and suggests exposure scenarios. Identify at-risk workers and evaluate exposure routes. Select control measures and specify required PPE. Schedule health surveillance if required for high-risk substances.
- What are the main benefits of COSHH Assessment?
- Reduce COSHH assessment time by 80% through SDS data extraction. Prevent occupational illnesses through comprehensive exposure control. Automatic PPE requirement identification and issuance tracking. Health surveillance triggers ensure medical monitoring compliance.
- Which regulations does COSHH Assessment help you comply with?
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH). Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Regulation 6. REACH Regulations (chemicals management).
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