How Should a COSHH Risk Assessment Be Conducted? The focus of a COSHH assessment is the dangers and risks posed by hazardous substances in your workplace. Keep in mind that not all substances are dangerous to your health. Your method may result in the production of some hazardous materials, such as silica dust from cutting tiles or wood dust from sanding. Determine The Risks Reading the product labels and safety data sheets will help you determine which ingredients are dangerous (SDS). Make contact with your supplier if you are unsure. Keep in mind the hazardous substances generated by your processes, such as cutting or grinding, or to which employees may be exposed in other ways. Determine Who Could Be Hurt and How How could employees be exposed? Consider the entry point into the body (whether the substance can be inhaled, applied to or passed through the skin, or even swallowed) as well as the consequences of exposure through each of these entry points. Consider how ...
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