Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Last updated: July 30 2024

Last reviewed: July 30 2024

• Staff implement the current guidelines of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations.

• Personal protective equipment (PPE), such as rubber gloves, latex free/vinyl gloves, aprons etc., is available to all staff as needed and stocks are regularly replenished.

• Hazardous substances are stored safely away from the children.

• Chemicals used in the setting should be kept to the minimum to ensure health and hygiene is maintained.

• Risk assessment is done for all chemicals used in the setting.

• Environmental factors are considered when purchasing, using and disposing of chemicals.

• All members of staff are vigilant and use chemicals safely.

• Bleach is not used in the setting.

• Anti-bacterial soap/hand wash is not normally used, unless specifically advised during an infection outbreak, such as Pandemic flu or Coronavirus. 

• Anti-bacterial cleaning agents are restricted to toilets, nappy changing areas and food preparation areas and are not used when children are nearby.

• Members of staff wear rubber gloves when using cleaning chemicals.