I get this question all the time: “Do I need a separate COSHH risk assessment, or can I just include it in my normal risk assessment?” Short answer? You need both—but they serve different purposes. A...

If you’re running a small business from home or working remotely, you might assume COSHH doesn’t really apply to you. No warehouse. No chemicals cupboard. No staff in high-vis walking around with...

I see it all the time. Someone downloads a COSHH assessment template, fills in the blanks with a few generic phrases, and ticks it off the to-do list. Job done, right? Not quite. Templates can be...

Templates are brilliant. They save you time, give you structure, and help make sure you don’t forget something important. But—and this is key—they’re only as good as the info you put into them. If...

If you run a small business, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of COSHH—but maybe you’re not quite sure who’s actually meant to be doing what. Is it your job to write the COSHH assessments? Can you...

You’ve filled out your COSHH assessments, got them filed away (nicely, I hope), and made sure your team knows what’s what. Job done? Not quite. COSHH assessments aren’t a once-and-done thing. They...

If you’ve downloaded my COSHH Assessment Template and opened it up, you’ll already have a feel for what a good assessment looks like. But you might still be wondering what to actually put in all those...

If you’re running a small business and you use any kind of chemicals—or products that might count as chemicals—you need a COSHH assessment. It’s not just a box-ticking exercise. It’s about making sure...

If you’re running a small business, chances are you’ve got a few legal responsibilities tucked away on your never-ending to-do list—health and safety being one of them. COSHH is one of those things...