COSHH Shropshire

Hazardous substances are used in many workplaces every day, from cleaning chemicals and paints to solvents, dusts, fumes and biological agents. Without suitable controls, these substances can pose serious risks to employee health. Ryder Partnership Ltd provides professional COSHH Assessments in Shropshire, helping businesses across Telford, Shrewsbury and the wider West Midlands identify hazardous substances, assess risks and comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002.

With over 25 years’ experience in health and safety consultancy, we provide practical COSHH assessments, clear documentation and expert advice to help protect your workforce and meet your legal obligations.

Why COSHH Assessments Matter

Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002, employers must identify hazardous substances in the workplace, assess the risks they present and implement suitable control measures to prevent or reduce employee exposure.

A professional COSHH assessment helps you to:

• Identify hazardous substances used or generated in the workplace.
• Protect employees from harmful chemicals, dusts, fumes, vapours and biological agents.
• Comply with the COSHH Regulations 2002.
• Reduce the risk of occupational illness and long-term health conditions.
• Implement suitable control measures and safe systems of work.
• Demonstrate compliance during HSE inspections and audits.

Our COSHH Assessment Services in Shropshire

We provide comprehensive COSHH consultancy services tailored to your workplace, industry and activities.

Our services include:

• COSHH Risk Assessments — identifying hazardous substances and evaluating employee exposure.
• Chemical Inventory Reviews — assessing the substances used, stored and handled within your business.
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Reviews — interpreting supplier information and ensuring suitable workplace controls are in place.
• Control Measure Recommendations — advising on ventilation, storage, handling procedures, PPE and safe working practices.
• COSHH Register Development — creating and maintaining an organised record of hazardous substances.
• Employee Training and Awareness — helping staff understand hazards, control measures and emergency procedures.

Our COSHH Assessment Process

Every COSHH assessment is completed by experienced health and safety consultants using recognised HSE guidance and industry best practice.

1. Initial Consultation — we review your work activities, hazardous substances and existing control measures.
2. Workplace Assessment — we identify hazardous substances, assess how they are used and evaluate potential exposure routes.
3. Risk Evaluation — we assess the level of risk and determine whether existing control measures are suitable and sufficient.
4. Detailed Report and Recommendations — you receive a comprehensive COSHH assessment with practical recommendations to improve safety and maintain compliance.

Who Needs a COSHH Assessment?

COSHH assessments are required for businesses that use, produce or generate hazardous substances during their work activities.

This commonly includes:

• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Engineering
• Automotive workshops
• Cleaning companies
• Healthcare providers
• Laboratories
• Food production
• Agriculture
• Warehousing and logistics
• Facilities management
• Schools and educational establishments

Hazardous substances can include cleaning products, paints, adhesives, solvents, oils, fuels, wood dust, silica dust, welding fumes, metalworking fluids and biological agents. If these substances are present in your workplace, a COSHH assessment is likely to be required.

Why Choose Ryder Partnership?

• Over 25 years’ experience supporting businesses across a wide range of industries.
• Based in Telford, providing COSHH assessments throughout Shropshire and the West Midlands.
• Experienced health and safety consultants delivering practical and proportionate advice.
• Clear, easy-to-understand documentation suitable for compliance and staff reference.
• Support with COSHH registers, training and ongoing compliance.
• Tailored health and safety solutions designed around your business.

Areas We Cover

We provide COSHH Assessments throughout Shropshire, including Telford, Shrewsbury, Oakengates, Newport, Bridgnorth, Market Drayton, Wellington, Ludlow, Oswestry and the wider West Midlands.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a COSHH assessment?

A COSHH assessment identifies hazardous substances in your workplace, evaluates the risks they pose to employees and determines the control measures required to reduce exposure and comply with the COSHH Regulations.

Is a COSHH assessment a legal requirement?

Yes. Employers have a legal duty under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 to assess risks from hazardous substances and implement suitable control measures where necessary.

What substances are covered by COSHH?

COSHH applies to many hazardous substances, including chemicals, cleaning products, paints, solvents, fumes, dusts, vapours, gases, biological agents and substances generated during work processes such as silica dust and welding fumes.

Book a COSHH Assessment in Shropshire

If your business uses or generates hazardous substances, Ryder Partnership Ltd can help you identify risks, implement effective control measures and comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002.

Contact us today to arrange a professional COSHH Assessment in Shropshire.

Call us on 07977 511191 or get in touch through our website to discuss your COSHH assessment requirements.