Thousands of people are exposed to all kinds of hazardous substances at work. These can include chemicals that people make or work with directly, and also dust, fume and bacteria, which can be present in the work place.

Exposure can happen by breathing them in, contact with the skin, splashing them into the eyes or swallowing them. If exposure is not prevented or properly controlled, it can cause serious illness, including cancer, asthma and dermatitis, and sometimes even death.

What Law Applies?

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994 (COSHH)

Control of Lead at Work Regulations 1998

Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994

Do you work with hazardous substances?

• Does this concern you?
• Do you use chemicals at work (including cleaning materials)?
• Did you know suppliers of hazardous substances have to provide information to users, including safety data sheets and proper labeling?
• Are dusts and fumes present in your workplace?
• Do you have and water systems which could be colonized by legionella?
• Do you work with animals or their products that may be infected with bacteria or viruses?
  

If any of the above is yes, then AMS can help.

AMS Can:

• Carry out and audit
  - Suppliers
  - New Substances
  - Environmental assessment
• Can include this as part of a complete Health and Safety audit.
• AMS can provide any Health Screening identified as being required.

Link to HSE COSHH Site