Chemicals

Publications

Storing chemical products (small scale) SR24 (125.8kb) pub 06/06

This information will help employers (including the self-employed and franchisees) to control exposure and protect workers' health. This sheet provides good practice using general ventilation and covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level.

Selecting protective gloves to work with chemicals (121.3kb) pub 12/00

This leaflet provides practical advice for employers and self-employed people. It advises on how to select the best chemical protective gloves to withstand exposure to chemical agents.

Storage of dangerous substances ACOP (313.8kb) pub 02/10

The Code of Practice provides practical advice on what employers have to do to meet the requirements of regulations 5 and 6 of DSEAR (on assessment and control of risks) at any place where dangerous substances are stored. Guidance is provided on reducing risks during the storage at bulk facilities, process areas and workrooms and also on the safe disposal of waste materials.

COSHH: Working with substances hazardous to health (208kb) pub 06/09

This leaflet describes how to control substances at work so that they do not cause ill health. If you run a small business or are self-employed, you need to this information to make sure you are protecting your employees. If you run a medium-sized or large business, where decisions about controlling hazardous substances are more complex, you will also need professional advice. This leaflet will also be useful to trade-union and employee health and safety representatives.

COSHH(NI): A brief guide to the regulations (263kb) pub 12/08

This booklet is written mainly for employers to help them meet their specific duties under COSHH (NI). It will also be useful to safety representatives, health and safety professionals and anyone interested in health and safety issues.

COSHH Approved ACOP for use in Northern Ireland - 5th edition (918.6kb) pub 09/09

This book contains the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations 2002 (as amended (COSHH). This ACOP contains supporting guidance on the control of carcinogenic substances, provisions relating to work with biological agents and the control of substances that cause occupational asthma. The practical guidance is aimed at management, supervisory staff, safety representatives and technical specialists such as occupational hygienists and consultants.