COSHH Assessments and Control

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COSHH assessments and control for SMEs

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Protect your team from hazardous substances and stay compliant with ease. impact HR’s COSHH Assessments & Control service you identify hazardous substance risks, implement proportionate controls and maintain clear, practical records that satisfy regulators and clients.

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Why this service matters

Hazardous substances—from cleaning agents to industrial chemicals—pose risks to health and compliance. Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), employers must assess, control and monitor exposure. Many employers struggle with:

  • Incomplete or generic COSHH assessments not tailored to actual use
  • Lack of understanding of exposure routes and required controls (e.g., ventilation, PPE)
  • Missing or outdated Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and confusion about classification
  • Inadequate training and supervision around chemical use and storage
  • Difficulty proving compliance during audits or client pre-qualification

impact HR brings clarity, practical solutions and evidence-ready documentation so you can focus on running your business.

Our approach to COSHH assessments & control

We simplify COSHH compliance with a tailored, pragmatic method:

  • 1. Inventory & hazard review

    Register substances in use, review SDS and identify legal classification and hazards.

  • 2. Exposure assessment

    Evaluate how substances are handled, who is exposed and at what levels.

  • 3. Control strategy

    Recommend proportionate controls (substitution, containment, ventilation, safe handling procedures, PPE).

  • 4. Assessment documentation

    Clear, user-friendly COSHH assessments with risk ratings and control measures.

  • 5. Training & awareness

    Toolbox talks and practical instruction on safe storage, use, disposal and emergency action.

  • 6. Periodic review & updates

    Keep assessments current when products, processes or guidance change. 

Key benefits of our OSHH assessments & control

  • Legal compliance – Meet COSHH 2002 duties and avoid enforcement action.
  • Health protection – Reduce illness, allergic reactions, long-term exposure risks.
  • Time saved – Clear templates and expert support instead of complex paperwork.
  • Confidence & clarity – Easy-to-use assessments and training that staff understand.
  • Stakeholder assurance – Demonstrable chemical safety for clients, auditors and regulators.
  • Continuous improvement – Ongoing review and updates as substances and work evolve.

Take control of hazardous substances and protect your workforce.

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