Health and Safety

COSHH - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 requires the University to adequately control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. Exposure to hazardous substances may lead to immediate harm or cause ill health effects.

For all tasks involving hazardous substances, Business Units must ensure a suitable and sufficient COSHH Assessment is in place in accordance with the Health and Safety Compliance Standard for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.

The compliance standard does not cover working with:

  • Lead
  • Asbestos
  • Radioactive substances
  • Biological agents
  • Carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins
 

Health and Safety Department

Pharmacy Building (Building 63)
University Park
University of Nottingham
Nottingham, NG7 2RD

Telephone: Telephone: +44 (0)115 9513401
Email: h&s@nottingham.ac.uk