CoSHH & Hazardous Storage
Explore and choose from our range of Hazardous Storage Cabinets, CoSHH Cabinets, Flammable Storage Cabinets, Acid & Alkali Storage, Outdoor Chemical Containers, Mesh Storage Cages and much more.
What is CoSHH and what does CoSHH stand for?
CoSHH stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulation (2002). CoSHH law requires employers to control exposure and storage of harmful substances in the workplace. This law consequently reduces the potential harm to workers, the public and the surrounding environment. Examples of Hazardous substances include chemicals, gases and asphyxiating gases, as well as biological agents and pesticides.
In environments where hazardous substances are used. A safe, secure and appropriate CoSHH storage system must be present. This is in essence, a secure chemical storage area, which you can regularly monitor and maintain. They therefore ensure that after use, any harmful substances can be safely stored and properly segregated. This helps to avoid any additional risks such as accidental mixing, contamination and exposure. Our range of hazardous cupboards and CoSHH cupboards are perfect for the safe storage of substances hazardous to health.
Hazardous storage is essential to many workplaces to meet regulatory standards. It also helps to restrict access by unauthorised persons to prevent ill health to employees handling hazardous substances. Control measures helps prevent accidents and incidents in the workplace by using secure hazardous substance storage, limiting the use and potential risk of spillages.
Our substance cabinets are available in a variety of sizes and sump capacities to suit a range of spaces. Following your risk assessment, we recommend notifying your employees with any additional information, instructions and new training protocols to meet CoSHH Regulations.
What are the best Hazardous Storage and CoSHH cabinets?
We aim to supply the best quality and most competitively priced storage for flammables, hazardous substances, chemicals and pesticides. Manufactured in the UK within a specialist factory local to our head office. Our engineers ensure these hazardous storage cabinets are built to last, extremely secure and the best quality available within the market.
A perfect choice to enable the effective separation of hazardous substances, and where applicable, ensure certain substances can be stored in different cupboards. This will effectively prevent cross-contamination.
Hazardous Storage Cabinets
Our most popular range of yellow Hazardous Storage Cabinets that comply with CoSHH regulations. With two-point locking, at least one adjustable galvanised shelf included, and fire tested, these steel cabinets come in 7 standard sizes. They are supplied with the newest CLP hazard stickers to identify the highly flammable substances being stored. Many of these best-selling cabinets are UK-manufactured to the highest standards with durable hinges and rust-resistant shelving for long-term use. They are not only CoSHH Compliant but also meet DSEAR and SSG51 standards, as well as Fire Guard Tested and Certified.
CoSHH Cabinets
Standard grey CoSHH Cabinets have identical specifications to our yellow Hazardous Storage Cabinets, however, they are powder-coated grey. Available in the same 7 standard sizes. They are a more discreet CoSHH storage solution that provides the same practicality as our yellow hazardous cupboards. They are supplied with CLP hazard stickers that identify harmful and irritant substances under CoSHH Regulations.
Read our blog on the most common harmful substances found in the workplace. This article includes helpful tips on storing different types of hazardous substances. As well as advising on the best CoSHH cabinet for your needs. This also includes a quick size guide for each of our popular ranges. Safety Direct2U is your specialist one-stop shop for all CoSHH essentials. If you would like further assistance, please get in touch on Live Chat.