The control of dangerous substances that could be hazardous to health is carefully controlled by COSHH and regulated by a long and complex list of rules and regulations. If these rules and regulations are not followed, then unfortunately accidents can happen and every year thousands of innocent workers are harmed by poisonous fumes or liquids. These accidents can have devastating and terrible consequences, such as causing asthma, cancer and other health conditions. When these accidents occur, it is extremely important that all the correct protocols are followed, and any toxic spillages cleaned up thoroughly. The use of specialist equipment such as Spill Kits supplied by a professional company such as Hydepark Environmental would be part of most clean ups.
Most professional companies that deal with hazardous materials have a dedicated Health and Safety officer who makes sure that all COSHH regulations are followed and that all the employees are kept safe. If all the safety precautions are followed and common sense applied, then most accidents can be prevented. Thinking about the different ways harmful substances can affect workers is part and parcel of the H and S officers’ daily duties.
Could there be poisonous gases being breathed in, is there a potential for contact with the skin, are all liquids safely stored in containers with safety tops etc. All products that are potentially dangerous to supply are clearly labelled with symbols that make it obvious that the substance inside is toxic.