COSHH Assessment Tool

The COSHH Assessment Tool is a purpose-built Excel template that enables construction and industrial teams to carry out thorough assessments under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. It ships with a pre-built database of over 120 commonly encountered construction substances £€” from cement dust and resin hardeners to diesel fuel and silica-bearing materials £€” each pre-populated with hazard classifications, exposure limits, and recommended control measures. Simply select a substance and the template auto-fills the key hazard information, dramatically reducing the time it takes to produce a compliant assessment.

The automated risk matrix calculates residual risk scores based on your selected likelihood and severity ratings, both before and after control measures are applied. Colour-coded cells instantly communicate whether the residual risk is acceptable, tolerable, or unacceptable, guiding you toward appropriate additional controls. A dedicated PPE mapping section links each substance to the specific personal protective equipment required, and an emergency procedures tab provides structured response plans for spills, skin contact, inhalation, and ingestion scenarios for every substance in the register.

Completed assessments can be printed to a professional, single-page format that is ready for site display, toolbox talk briefings, or client audit submissions. The substance register dashboard gives a bird's-eye view of all assessed substances across your project, their risk ratings, review dates, and responsible persons. With built-in review reminders and version tracking, this tool ensures your COSHH programme stays current and legally defensible throughout the life of your project.