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COSHH Assessment Template

A COSHH assessment template for documenting hazardous substances used in commercial kitchens, including cleaning chemicals, sanitisers, and pest control products.

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COSHH Assessment Template
PDF + Editable Document
8 sections included

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations require employers to assess risks from hazardous substances. This free template provides a structured form for assessing each chemical used in your kitchen, from oven cleaners to sanitisers.

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Why you need this

COSHH assessments are a legal requirement under the COSHH Regulations 2002
EHO and HSE inspectors can request to see your COSHH assessments
Kitchen chemicals (oven cleaner, bleach, descaler) are hazardous substances
Proper COSHH documentation protects your staff and demonstrates legal compliance

What's included

Product identification section (name, manufacturer, SDS reference)
Hazard classification (GHS symbols, risk phrases)
Who is exposed and how (inhalation, skin contact, ingestion)
Control measures currently in place
PPE requirements for each product
Storage requirements and incompatibilities
First aid measures and emergency procedures
Review date and assessor sign-off

How to use this template

1

List all chemicals

Audit every chemical product in your kitchen — including cleaning products, sanitisers, pest control, and descalers.

2

Get Safety Data Sheets

Request an SDS from the supplier for each product. You legally must have these available.

3

Complete one form per product

Fill in the assessment form using information from the SDS and your own operational knowledge.

4

Train staff and review annually

Ensure all staff know which chemicals they use and the associated risks. Review assessments yearly or when products change.

Tips for getting the most from this template

Store COSHH assessments in a folder near where chemicals are stored
Use colour-coded cleaning equipment to prevent cross-contamination
Never decant chemicals into unlabelled containers
Keep a chemical inventory and remove products no longer in use
Paddl's AI-powered SDS reader can extract COSHH data automatically from Safety Data Sheets

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