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.

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