What Does COSHH Stand For?

by Chris Molloy on September 16, 2013

What Does COSHH Stand For?

COSHH is the abbreviation for Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.

It is a legal requirement for manufacturers and suppliers of chemicals to display their products with hazard symbols, warnings and safety advice for a chemical which is dangerous. Dangerous chemicals must be used safely in the workplace and handled with care to avoid any accidents.

The up to date GHS COSHH symbols are explained below:

Caution COSHH Symbol

Corrosive COSHH Symbol

Dangerous To The Environment COSHH Symbol

Explosive COSHH Symbol

Flammable COSHH Symbol

Gas Under Pressure COSHH Symbol

Long Term Health Hazard COSHH Symbol

Oxidising COSHH Symbol

Toxic COSHH Symbol

The above COSHH symbols are all available to purchase in both label and sign format.

COSHH Label Category:

http://www.safety-label.co.uk/collections/coshh-labels

COSHH Sign Category:

http://www.safety-label.co.uk/collections/coshh-signs

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