The category of hazardous substances can include any chemical or substance that has the potential to cause harm to health or environmental damage, with examples including caustic chemicals, solvents, cleaning products, sealants and other liquids. You can find out more here about what can be classified as hazardous substances.
If you are storing potentially dangerous substances and chemicals on site, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations (COSHH) mean that you will need to consider the following factors to ensure that you have clear company policies for safely storing hazardous substances:
These steps will vary depending on the type of hazardous substance you are using, but by considering each factor, you will be able to make sure that every probable risk has been accounted for, and that safe practices are being followed when storing potentially harmful substances.
In addition to providing a safe storage space and abiding by best practice standards when handling hazardous materials, companies can help to keep their staff safe by implementing the following control measures and precautions:
By putting these policies in place, you will be able to ensure that all of your staff can benefit from a safe system of working, allowing your business to manage the risks associated with hazardous substances and materials without any impact on your day-to-day activities.
If you are looking for high-quality solutions to help your employees safely store and handle hazardous substances on site, you can browse our full range of COSHH management and spill control solutions, including our specially designed CoSHH cabinets and hazardous substance storage cabinets.
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