What questions are on a COSHH assessment form?

A COSHH assessment form asks 6 workplace-specific questions: how the substance is used, how often, how much per session, who is exposed, how long each exposure lasts, and what controls are already in place. Substance hazard data (WELs, GHS, emergency procedures) should be pre-filled from the SDS or HSE guidance.

Do I need a separate COSHH form for every chemical?

Yes. Under COSHH 2002 each hazardous substance needs its own assessment. A UK salon using bleach, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, and hair colour needs four separate forms.

Can I fill in a COSHH form online?

Yes. Our online COSHH assessment form pre-fills hazard data and generates a HSE-format PDF from your workplace answers. The first form is free (watermarked sample), then £29 for 10 clean PDFs.

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The 6 questions every COSHH form asks

Whether you download a Word form or use our online generator, every COSHH assessment form comes down to the same six questions about your workplace. The hazard data (WELs, GHS classification, emergency procedures) should come from the manufacturer's SDS or a source like HSE EH40, not from your memory.

How is the substance used?

Describe the process, e.g. "sprayed on surfaces after each client" or "mixed with peroxide for hair colouring."

How often is it used?

Daily, weekly, or occasional. This affects your exposure calculation and risk rating.

Roughly how much is used per session?

A rough volume, e.g. "50ml diluted in a spray bottle" or "200g of powder mixed per client."

Who is exposed to this substance?

Staff roles, occasionally clients. Note anyone particularly at risk (pregnant staff, apprentices, anyone with skin conditions).

How long is each exposure?

"5-10 minutes per application" is typical for spray-and-wipe cleaning. Hair colouring exposure lasts through processing time.

What controls do you already have in place?

Ventilation, gloves worn, product diluted, staff trained. Existing controls reduce your calculated risk rating.

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Why online forms beat paper

Hazard data pre-filled from HSE EH40/2005 and manufacturer SDS, no gaps
Automatic risk rating calculation (Low / Medium / High) based on your answers
Substance-specific PPE and control measures pre-filled, edit as needed
GHS pictograms rendered visually, inspectors see hazards at a glance
Auto-generates the 12-month review date required under COSHH 2002
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Do you need a separate COSHH form for every chemical?

Yes. Under the COSHH Regulations 2002, each hazardous substance needs its own assessment. A salon using bleach, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, and hair colour needs four separate forms, one per substance. That's why our Starter bundle covers 10 assessments for £29, most UK small businesses need between 8 and 15 individual COSHH forms.