COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessments help you identify and manage risks from hazardous substances. You can build and maintain these records in Solution Host using pre-built templates.
Before you search
Solution Host uses exact-match search — the search term must match the substance name precisely. A small difference in spacing or wording can return no results.
Use the full product name exactly as it appears on the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Avoid abbreviations or informal names.
If a search returns no results, try a slight variation or double-check the spelling on the data sheet.
Creating a COSHH assessment
Search for the substance using its exact product name.
Select the appropriate template from the results.
Work through each section, checking the information against the current Safety Data Sheet.
Add any site-specific controls or notes relevant to how your team uses the substance.
Press Save.
Press Mark Complete to finalise the assessment.
⚠️ Note: Pressing Save alone does not activate review reminders. You must press Mark Complete to enable them.
💡 Tip: Always validate the template content against the current data sheet before marking complete. Manufacturers update formulations — your assessment should reflect the latest information.
Keeping assessments up to date
When a review reminder arrives:
Open the assessment.
Check the current Safety Data Sheet for any changes.
Update any sections that have changed.
Press Mark Complete to reset the review cycle.
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