Provides information specific to the woodworking industry on the Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH).

If wood dust is being produced due to woodworking machinery applications dust extraction, personal sampling and medical surveillance must all be considered. There is also a risk of a dust explosion in

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The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 require that you protect workers from the hazards of wood dust. Hardwood dust can cause cancer, particularly of the nose....

This information will help employers, the self employed and franchisees to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), as amended, to control exposure to...

Timber and Wood-Based Products The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 came into force on 25 March 1999. These regulations revoke and replace previous COSHH Regulations, although the basic duties of employers are not changed significantly. These regulations require all companies to

It provides advice to employers on the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 (as amended).1. There are many substances found in the woodworking industries that are hazardous to health.

Wood dust consists of tiny particles of wood produced during the processing and handling of wood, chipboard, hardboard and other composite boards. The elimination or control of risks from wood dust is required by the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) 1

Because of the potential health implications, wood dust is covered by COSHH. The risk from wood dust should be minimised, ideally by using work methods that do not generate wood dust or by removing it at source. Personal Protective Equipment …

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