1. A Guide for Cleaning Operatives
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
A Guide for Cleaning Operatives

2. Introduction Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
Chemicals (Hazards Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002 (CHIP)

3. What is covered?
Substances used directly in work activities e.g. cleaning agents
Substances generated during work activities i.e. fumes
Naturally occurring substances e.g. dust
Biological agents e.g. bacteria

4. Identifying Symbols Irritant Oxidising Agent Flammable Toxic Explosive
Corrosive
Toxic
Explosive
Damaging to the Environment

5. Safety Data Sheet 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
1. Identification of Preparation and the Supplier
10. Stability & Reactivity
2. Composition
11. Toxicological Information
3. Hazards Identification
12. Ecological Information
4. First Aid Measures
13. Disposal Considerations
5. Fire Fighting Measures
6. Accidental Release Measures
14. Transport Information
15. Regulatory Information
7. Handling & Storage
16. Other Relevant Information
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

6. The assessment should cover all stages of use:
COSHH Risk Assessment
The assessment should cover all stages of use:
Delivery
Storage
Usage
Disposal

7. COSHH Risk Assessment Assess the risks Identify hazardous substances
Precautions
Monitor controls
Staff involvement

8. COSHH Risk Assessment File
Hard copy of assessments
All products covered
Completed by competent person
Master file maintained
Copy of file held on site
Provided to cleaning operatives with guidance
Update annually or when product changes

9. What Next? Familiarise yourself with the file
Read all product labels carefully before use
Ensure containers are accurately labelled
Never mix chemicals
Add chemicals to water

10. What Next? Ensure tops are tightly replaced
Wipe up spillages immediatley
Use dispensers
Treat cleaning chemicals with respect
Make suggestions about improving safety
Remember - the assessments are there for your safety - make sure you understand them!

11. Guide to COSHH Jangro Limited James House Worsley Road Farnworth
Bolton
BL4 9NL
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