COSHH

Question 1

COSHH stands for

Answer 1

Control of substances, hazardous to health, 2002

Question 2

Many of the chemicals and other hazardous substances used in the dental workplace can be harmful to a persons health, if they are misused, or if precautions are not taken to prevent access by unauthorised persons

Answer 2

Necessary precautions to take are all determined by carrying out a risk assessment

Question 3

The COSHH assessment process follows the usual steps to a risk assessment but the written report must include every potential CHEMICAL hazard found and the following specific information:

Answer 3

1. The hazardous ingredients it contains
2. The nature of the risk
3. The possible health effects
4. The precautions required for the safe handling of the product
5. Any additional hazard control methods
6. All necessary first aid or emergency measures required

Question 4

Reports are kept in a COSHH file for quick reference and updated regularly