The COSHH Regulations

The COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations are the most significant health and safety legislation since the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Chemists are one of the largest professional groups to be affected by these regulations and this new book provides a definitive guide to their implications and implementation. The Regulations apply to employers in every walk of life, as well as to the self-employed, and The COSHH Regulations: A Practical Guide warns of the penalties that will follow any harm to employees or the general public. It offers realistic help and advice on the steps to be taken to comply with the regulations or prepare a defence if necessary. Based on the editors' and contributors' wide experience the book is immensely practical and provides examples of the Regulations in many different fields of business and commercial life. It is one of the few independent publications available on the COSHH Regulations and is an essential addition to the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in, or responsibility for, safety.