COSHH Assessment Templates — AI-Powered Substance Risk Assessments for UK Construction
Produce thorough, regulation-compliant COSHH assessments for every hazardous substance on your construction project. RAMS AI reads safety data sheets, identifies exposure routes, and generates structured assessments aligned with the COSHH Regulations 2002.
What a COSHH Assessment Covers
- Substance identification – product name, supplier, chemical composition, and hazard classification
- Hazard data – GHS pictograms, H-statements, and R-phrases from safety data sheets
- Exposure assessment – who is exposed, how (inhalation, skin contact, ingestion), and for how long
- Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) – comparison against HSE-published WELs where applicable
- Control measures – hierarchy of controls from elimination through to PPE selection
- Health surveillance requirements – when monitoring is needed and what it involves
- Emergency procedures – first aid, spillage response, and fire-fighting measures
- Monitoring and review schedule – how often the assessment must be reviewed and by whom
COSHH Regulations 2002 — Your Legal Obligations
Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, employers must assess the risks from hazardous substances and implement adequate control measures. Regulation 6 requires a suitable and sufficient assessment. Regulation 7 mandates that exposure is prevented or adequately controlled.
- COSHH Regulations 2002 – Regulation 6: duty to carry out a suitable and sufficient assessment
- COSHH Regulations 2002 – Regulation 7: prevention or adequate control of exposure
- COSHH Regulations 2002 – Regulation 11: health surveillance where appropriate
- HSE EH40 – Workplace Exposure Limits guidance
- HSE INDG136 – COSHH: A brief guide to the regulations
How It Works
- Identify the Substance – Enter the product name, supplier, and reference the safety data sheet
- Assess Exposure – Describe who is exposed, how, duration, and frequency
- Select Control Measures – AI suggests controls following the hierarchy of controls
- Document Emergency Procedures – Record first aid, spillage response, and fire-fighting measures
- Review and Export – Review and export as a professional PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a COSHH assessment?
- A COSHH assessment is a documented evaluation of the health risks arising from work with substances hazardous to health. Under the COSHH Regulations 2002, employers in the UK are legally required to carry out COSHH assessments for all hazardous substances their workers may be exposed to.
- Who needs to complete a COSHH assessment?
- Any employer whose workers may be exposed to hazardous substances must carry out a COSHH assessment. In construction, this includes substances like cement dust, silica dust, solvents, adhesives, paints, and welding fume.
- How often should a COSHH assessment be reviewed?
- COSHH assessments should be reviewed regularly and whenever there is a significant change. The HSE recommends reviewing assessments at least annually.
- What is the hierarchy of controls in COSHH?
- The hierarchy is: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE as a last resort.
- Can RAMS AI generate COSHH assessments?
- Yes. RAMS AI generates structured COSHH assessments covering substance identification, exposure assessment, control measures, emergency procedures, and review schedules — all aligned with the COSHH Regulations 2002.