What types of chemical exposure happen at work?
Skin contact causing dermatitis/burns; inhalation causing asthma, poisoning, lung disease; eye contact
What does COSHH 2002 require?
Hierarchy: eliminate; substitute; engineering controls; admin controls; PPE; health surveillance
What if no COSHH risk assessment was carried out?
Automatic breach — employer cannot rely on lack of knowledge
What injuries and conditions result?
How is a chemical exposure claim valued?
Depends on condition — link to /burns-at-work-claim, /occupational-asthma-claims, /contact-dermatitis-work-claim [new]
Date of knowledge for long-latency conditions
What if PPE was not provided?
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Sources
- : Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
- PPE Regs 1992/2022
- HSWA 1974
- Limitation Act 1980
This guide is editorial information about UK law. It is not legal advice and does not create a solicitor–client relationship. For advice on your circumstances, speak to a regulated personal-injury solicitor.