COSHH Items Every Business Should Own

Companies must strive to prevent workplace accidents and adhere to the health standards set by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). If daily activities involve hazardous substances, they must provide adequate storage and spill control solutions relevant to hazardous substances. To ensure that your employees are protected from the possibility of dangerous spillages read the guide below on COSHH items every business should own.

Whether you are looking for spill containment equipment, secure storage options, or absorbent solutions, your business should implement solutions at the highest level of compliance, that ensure workers remain safe throughout daily activities.

The type of chemicals stored on-site, their volume, and the work activities involving them all play a role in determining the safest chemical storage. As such, before choosing the kind of chemical storage to employ, it is crucial that the people responsible for upholding health and safety procedures in the workplace are aware of the dangers associated with the chemicals being used and learn how to handle them safely.

Read our guide below to find and understand the most appropriate solution for your business.

Cabinets for the Storage of Hazardous Substances

COSHH-compliant storage cabinets are regulated to ensure they are appropriate for hazardous and flammable materials and provide long-lasting safety and peace of mind. They are also long-lasting, assisting your business to maintain compliance with local health and safety laws for years to come.

COSHH outlines the requirement for a storage cabinet to be made from a rigid material that cannot be compromised by the hazardous substance it is intended to store - so when a cabinet or cupboard meets the COSHH requirements, you can be confident that it will meet a high safety standard and considerably lower the risk of harm posed by the hazardous substance.

A COSHH cabinet must be placed in an appropriate area of your workplace - see our guide on the safe storage of hazardous substances here.

Pallets for spills and drip trays

When handling hazardous substances on a regular basis, there is an increased risk of spillage - for which your workplace must be ready to contain and clean. To stop drips and spills from reaching floors and drains, Safety Buyer offers a variety of cost-effective, straightforward solutions.

A COSHH-compliant spill pallet or drip tray allows you to catch and contain drips, spills, and leaks effortlessly. The deck can be easily removed for access to the sump, allowing you to extract the hazardous substance safely and remove it from the area where it poses risk to those around it.

Modular Bunded Workstation Flooring

Bunded work floors are an additional containment solution made for internal working areas that need to safely and effectively contain drums. They offer a long-lasting and adaptable decking material - providing an ideal platform to perform any liquid handling operations such as dispensing, mixing or filling.

Bunded flooring is often made of extremely durable, chemically resistant polyethylene, offering substance-resistant platforms that are not compromised or damaged by the substance it supports.

The leading models of bunded flooring have detachable grids for simple cleaning. This allows for simple responsive cleaning action following a spill. The flooring can contain spills efficiently, reducing the risk of a substance contaminating or damaging its environment.

The modular aspect means you can join grids together to fit your workspace, making it an adaptable solution for any business.

Find more COSHH solutions for business safety compliance

SafetyBuyer has long been a leader in providing COSHH solutions for businesses. Whatever the industry or business size, SafetyBuyer has the solution to ensure you remain COSHH-compliant and protect anyone on-site.

Find the full range of COSHH products here.