Chemical safety

Many chemicals which are in common use have safety and/or health hazards associated with them. Some are highly flammable However, forethought and careful working can minimise these hazards. The links below lead to guidance and information that will assist with the management of work involving chemicals:

Health & Safety Notes

• COSHH 2002 Booklet
• COSHH Principles of Control
• Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Summary
• Dealing with Chemical Spillages 
• Drug Precursors
• Gas Cylinder Piped Systems
• Liquid Nitrogen
• Perchloric Acid Hazards
• Safe Use of Nano-Materials 
• Storage of Chemicals
• Identifying special waste guidance note

COSHH Risk Assessment Forms

• COSHH Assessment Form Example 1
• COSHH Assessment Form Example 2
• COSHH Assessment Form Example 3

Guidance

• COSHH Guidance 2002
• COSHH Guidance 2010
• Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 Guidance Booklet 
• Chemical Emergencies: Tips for avoidance, preparation and management

• Guidance on F-gases & University equipment(Guidance for Departments on the Regulation of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (F-gas) and University Equipment)
  

Chemical Waste Disposal

Information on the disposal of chemical waste can be found here.