Employer Duties Under COSHH
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Employer Duties According to HSE Guidelines
Overview
The HSE outlines specific duties for employers regarding the management of hazardous substances:
Key Duties
- Inclusion of Workers: Employers' responsibilities extend to contractors, sub-contractors, and self-employed individuals.
- Self-Employed Individuals: They share duties akin to both employers and employees, except for certain monitoring and health surveillance regulations.
Employers' Responsibilities
Employers are mandated by the HSE to:
- Establish Procedures: Procedures should ensure the proper usage and effectiveness of control measures, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Procedural Inclusions: These procedures should cover:
- (a) Visual checks and observations for tasks involving COSHH substances.
- (b) Provision of appropriately fitting PPE, promptly replacing when necessary.
- (c) Ensuring compatibility of different PPE items worn simultaneously.
- (d) Supervising employees to ensure adherence to defined work methods.
- (e) Promptly taking remedial action as required.
- (f) Monitoring employee health and providing necessary medical care.