Hazardous substances are used every day across warehouses, workshops, manufacturing facilities and maintenance areas. While businesses may have procedures in place for handling these products, the way they are stored can sometimes be overlooked over time.
A regular review of your COSHH storage arrangements can help identify potential issues before they become a bigger problem. Containers may have been moved, stock levels may have increased or hazardous products may simply have ended up being stored wherever space is available.
One question remains; when did you last take a proper look at how hazardous substances are being stored across your site?
What Should You Be Checking?
A COSHH storage review does not have to be complicated. Start by looking at the areas where chemicals and other hazardous substances are regularly used or stored.
Consider:
- Are hazardous substances kept in a clearly designated storage area?
- Are containers clearly labelled and easy to identify?
- Is access restricted where necessary?
- Are incompatible substances being considered as part of your storage arrangements?
- Are containers damaged, leaking or showing signs of deterioration?
- Could a small leak or spill spread beyond the immediate storage area?
- Do employees know where hazardous substances should be returned after use?
Storage requirements should always reflect the substances involved, their quantities and the findings of your COSHH risk assessment.
Secure and Organised Storage Matters
Leaving hazardous products on open shelving, workbenches or in general storage areas can make it more difficult to control access and maintain an organised workplace.
Using a dedicated COSHH cabinet provides a clearly identifiable location for suitable hazardous substances and can support wider workplace procedures.
Our Hazardous COSHH Cabinet measures 1950mm high x 900mm wide x 400mm deep and is manufactured from heavy-duty steel for demanding industrial environments. Its lockable doors help restrict unauthorised access, while adjustable shelving allows the internal layout to be configured around different containers and products.
The high-visibility yellow powder-coated finish and clear COSHH warning signage also make the cabinet easy to identify within busy warehouses, factories, workshops and maintenance areas.
Make COSHH Storage Part of Your Routine
COSHH storage should not be something that is set up once and then forgotten. If your current setup is becoming overcrowded, difficult to manage or no longer provides a clearly designated storage area, it may be time to consider a more suitable solution.
Our HTC001 Hazardous COSHH Cabinet provides a practical and secure storage solution for hazardous substances, helping keep products organised in one clearly identified location. Manufactured from heavy-duty steel, with lockable doors, adjustable shelving and a high-visibility finish, it is designed for everyday use across commercial and industrial workplaces.
Review your current COSHH storage arrangements and make sure the solution you have in place still meets the needs of your site. Explore the Hazardous COSHH Cabinet from Hyde Park Environmental or speak to our team about your storage requirements.