Safe Foundry blog
Practical guides on chemical registers, SDS management, storage, COSHH, DSEAR and workplace controls.
73–77 of 77 articles
How to Read a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Section by Section
Learn how to read a safety data sheet section by section, and turn the hazard, composition and exposure information into a COSHH risk assessment.
H-Statements Explained: SDS Hazard Codes and COSHH
H-statements explained for UK teams: what each hazard code means, how to read them on an SDS, and how they feed into a COSHH risk assessment.
GHS Pictograms Explained: What Each of the 9 Means
Learn what all nine GHS pictograms mean, how the red-diamond symbols map to hazards, and why they're the starting point for a COSHH assessment.
Is a Safety Data Sheet the Same as a COSHH Assessment?
Is a safety data sheet the same as a COSHH assessment? No — here's how an SDS and a COSHH assessment differ, and how one feeds into the other.
How to Do a COSHH Assessment: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to complete a COSHH assessment step by step — from gathering safety data sheets to choosing control measures and recording your findings.