The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH) Regulations originally came into effect on 1st October 1989. The last revision was 11th November 2002. They control the way in which substances hazardous to health (raw materials, products, by products, wastes etc.) are used, stored & handled on premises. Employers have a duty to: -

1. Make an assessment of the risk to health created by work involving Substances hazardous to health.
2. Prevent or control exposure to substances hazardous to health.
3. Ensure full use of all control measures.
4. Maintain, Examine & test control measures.

The primary aims of occupational hygiene are to identify, assess and control risks to workers' health from hazards present at their workplace. Occupational Hygiene issues commonly arise at large manufacturing sites and processing facilities where complex mechanical processes are in operation, however these issues also arise for example, within office areas where "sick building syndrome" is often an issue. This type of monitoring although common to industry is not confined to it and it is common to undertake sampling in areas, which would generally be construed as "clean" and apparently free from emissions. Some examples would include basement areas where ventilation is poor and forklift trucks can deplete oxygen levels or generate dusts from their movement. Even hospitals may require the monitoring of anaesthetic gases or formaldehyde used during fumigation.

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