Purpose of Session Every year, thousands of workers are made ill by hazardous substances, contracting lung disease such as asthma, cancer and skin disease such as dermatitis. These diseases cost many millions of pounds each year to: Industry, to replace the trained worker; Society, in disability allowances and medicines; and Individuals, who may lose their jobs.
What is the Aim of C.O.S.H.H? COSHH is required to protect people against risks to their health These could be immediate or delayed, from activities or use of product that are hazardous to health There to enforce and raise safety standards in the workplace. By reducing accidents involving chemicals or Hazardous substances. Identifying the Hazard of a Substances and then determining the risk