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| Author: | Riddell, R. |
| Title: | Why COSHH will hit hard on health and safety. (!Hazardous substances) |
| Journal: | Personnel Management
1989 : SEP, VOL. 21:9, p. 46-51 |
| Index terms: | HEALTH AND SAFETY LABOUR LAW PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT WORKING CONDITIONS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | A review of the implications for personnel managers of the introduction of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations /COSHH/ in the U.K. How failure to comply will be a breach of criminal law. The systematic evaluation and control of occupational risks. Approved codes of practice. Main provisions of COSHH regulations. Need for specialist skills for exposure monitoring, and for businesses outside the chemical industry to be aware of COSHH requirements. Boxes list the main requirements of the regulations, and guidance from the Health and Safety Executive. |
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