Chemical & Biological Hazards

Exposure to chemical or biological hazards in the workplace can be harmful to an employee's health and safety. 

Our guides below can give you further information on chemical and biological hazards.

Chemical & Biological Hazards Guides

COSHH

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations are commonly referred to as COSHH. The law requires employers to control exposure to hazardous substances and to protect people who may be exposed.

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SHARPS

SHARPS are needles, blades (such as scalpels) and other medical instruments that are necessary for carrying out medical or healthcare work and could cause an injury by cutting, pricking or breaking the skin.

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Asbestos

The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations not only applies to the asbestos from industry, but also to employers whose activities may result in exposure to Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs)  ...

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Legionella Bacteria

Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria. It is the most well-known and serious form of a group of diseases known as legionellosis. Infection is caused by breathing ...

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Lead at Work

The Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 places a duty on employers to protect their employees and non-employees to the effects of lead exposure. Excessive exposure can cause lead poisoning when it is taken  ...

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Local Exhaust Ventilation

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV), also known as dust and/or fume extraction, captures and removes dust, mist, gas, vapour or fumes out of the air in a workplace before people inhale potentially harmful substances. ...

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