Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
What is COSHH?
The law says we must control exposure to substances that could harm health. This is called the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
In a nursery, this includes things like:
- Cleaning products (bleach, sprays, disinfectants)
- Nappy changing products
- Bodily fluids (e.g. vomit, blood)
- Any chemicals used for maintenance
To keep everyone safe, we must:
- Use products safely and as instructed
- Store chemicals securely and out of children’s reach
- Follow cleaning procedures carefully
- Use protective equipment if needed (e.g. gloves, aprons)
- Wash hands regularly
You should always:
- Only use approved products
- Never mix cleaning chemicals
- Report spills, leaks, or concerns to a manager
Following COSHH helps protect
both staff and children from harm and keeps the nursery a safe environment..
COSHH risk assessment
A COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) risk assessment is a detailed examination of the hazards and risks associated with using substances in the workplace, specifically those that are hazardous to health. It's a type of risk assessment required by law and focuses on preventing or controlling exposure to these substances to protect workers.
Once you have read through and understood our COSHH data sheets and risk assessment please complete the COSHH training declaration form below.
COSHH Data sheets
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Gompels So Clean Floral Burst Disinfectant
Tesco Antibacterial Bathroom Cleaner
Tesco Non Bio Laundry Powder
Tesco Fabric Conditioner
Tesco Laundry cleanser
Tesco Window & Glass Cleaner
Gompels Anti-Bacterial Hand Soap
Gompels Anti-Bacterial Spray
Tesco Antibacterial Wipes
Tesco Active gel
Tesco Antibacterial Washing up liquid
Tesco Eucalyptus Antibacterial Hand Wash
Viakel Spray
Tesco Antibacterial Cleaning Spray & Refills
Xtra Protect Multi Purpose Touch Point Surface and Hand Sanitiser-Pump
Xtra Protect Multi Purpose Touch Point Surface and Hand Sanitiser-Tigger Spray
Xtra Protact Multi Purpose Touch Point Surface and Hand Sanitiser-Refill
Zoflora Concentrated Disinfectant
Tesco Washing Up Liquid
Tesco All Purpose Cleaner Citrus
Glade Soft Cotton Spray
Tesco Cream Cleaner
Gompels Sterilising Tablets
Tesco Dishwasher Tablets
Tesco Dishwasher Salt
Tesco Ambience Blue Sapphire In Wash Fragrance Boosters
Dettol All in One Disinfectant Spray
Solo Hand Gel
Tesco Oxy Powder Stain Remover
Insette Oven Cleaner
Tesco Dishwasher rinse aid
Tesco Dishwasher Detergent Cleaner
Tesco Oven Cleaner
Oust All Purpose Descaler
Gompels Probe Wipes
So Clean Professional Dishwasher Rinse Aid
Crystale Dishwasher Tablets
Gompels Professional Fabric Softner
Soclean Cotton Fresh Floor Gel