Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Policy overview
This policy summarises the arrangements for managing substances hazardous to health (COSHH). It focuses on preventing ill health and ensuring a safe working environment. It also details the employer, manager, and employee responsibilities, the risk assessment process, and the control measures required to minimise exposure.
Who does this apply to?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Policy applies to all employees. It also applies to bank, secondees, agency, sessional workers, volunteers, contractors, and those on placement, such as trainees, students, or individuals undertaking work experience.
In this policy, 'employee' includes all these groups unless stated otherwise.
8 page [pdf]
Supporting documents
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Policy comes with extensive support to ensure the consistent application of the policies across all NHSScotland employers. These supporting documents form part of the standard for workforce policies that apply to all NHSScotland employees.