HSE Publishes Updated Guidance on Controlling Hazardous Substances in the Workplace

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published updated guidance on controlling substances that are hazardous to the health of workers to help businesses comply with legal requirements.

The revised Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) aims to clarify and simplify practical advice to help dutyholders comply with the requirements of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).

Aimed at management, supervisory staff, safety representatives and technical specialists (e.g. occupational hygienists, consultants etc), the revised guidance is contained within an updated document.

Reflecting other ongoing reviews of technical guidance associated with COSHH, e.g. for Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV); and on Health Surveillance, the amendments clarify specialist terminology wherever possible.

Legal responsibilities to protect workers’ health and safety are not altered by any changes to ACOPs.

To view the revised ACOP click here.

If you need help understanding and implementing this updated guidance, or require assistance on controlling hazardous substances in the workplace, please contact us.