COSHH Compliance
Compliance of the COSHH Regulations
Those employees who may be exposed to potential irritants, sensitizers or carcinogens will require surveillance under COSHH.
MOHS conduct baseline and periodic health surveillance using:
- Detailed Questionnaires
- Past employment medical history
- Relevant examination using detailed Spirometry measurement to ensure complete integrity of subject test and reproducibility for accuracy
- Employer health record template supplied. Where available they will be completed by the screening nurse / technician at the time of examination
- Relevant feedback and advice to individuals
- Printed report with feedback and recall dates to client
Hazard |
Required Frequency |
Required Elements |
Respiratory |
For low-level surveillance:
|
Respiratory Questionnaire. Lung Function (Spirometry) Test. |
For high-level surveillance:
Re-test when clinically indicated, including after self-reporting. |
Respiratory Questionnaire. Lung Function (Spirometry) Test. |
|
Skin |
Pre-employment and Annually. Re-examination when clinically indicated or self- reporting. |
Skin Questionnaire and Inspection. |
See Health & Safety Executive Guidance Notes MS25 and MS24 respectively.
Please note MOHS can train your designated employees to become the responsible person in the workplace to inspect individual’s skin, where a risk assessment demonstrates the need for more frequent monitoring.
Biological monitoring may be recommended. Where this is necessary MOHS will act as the collecting agent for the samples. As part of the cost for laboratory testing, will be an analysis by one of our Occupational Health Physicians with report.
Alternatively we can offer a wide range of ad hoc health surveillance using our Screening Nurses and Technicians. We will work in partnership with you to develop a plan that will be the most cost effective and relevant solution for your workplace.