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Management of Substances Hazardous to Health (MOSHH) in the Place of Work - Approved Code of Practice for the

Provides a practical guide on how to comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety in Employment legislation in order to minimise the risk of occupational illness or injury due to exposure to substances hazardous to health.

Table of Contents

PART 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Application of the code
1.2 Definitions

PART 2: RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYERS

2.1 Information to be provided in the place of work
2.2 Assessment
2.3 Prevention and control
2.4 Monitoring
2.5 Training and supervision

PART 3: RESPONSIBILITIES OF OTHERS

3.1 Information to be provided by the supplier
3.2 Responsibilities of employees
3.3 Persons with control of places of work
3.4 Self-employed persons
3.5 Principals to a contract

PART 4: SUPPORTING INFORMATION

4.1 Bibliography
4.2 Substances hazardous to health and processes where health surveillance may be required
4.3 Material safety data sheet and product safety card
4.4 A Summary of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992