The COSHH Regulations 2002 require employers to assess and control risks from hazardous substances. For property management, this includes cleaning chemicals, maintenance products, paints, and adhesives.
A COSHH assessment should identify hazardous substances, their health effects, who might be exposed, existing controls, and any additional measures needed.
Practical steps include: maintaining a substance inventory, obtaining Safety Data Sheets, training staff, providing PPE, and keeping assessment records.
Assessments should be reviewed regularly, particularly when new substances are introduced or incidents occur.
Custodia supports COSHH compliance with substance registers, assessment templates, SDS storage, and review scheduling.