COSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.

There is a legal requirement for COSHH assessments to be carried out on hazardous pesticides when used in the work place.

Not all products come under the COSHH regulations.

Manufacturers Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are the same as COSHH assessments.

COSHH assessments main purpose is to protect animal health.

COSHH assessments should be carried out before products are used.

COSHH assessments should be reviewed regularly.

COSHH assessments should mention how the products should be used, stored and disposed of.

COSHH assessments should be documented and held where the products are stored / transported & used.

It is good practise to leave a COSHH assessment of the pesticide used after carrying out a treatment against pests.