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COSHH/SDS
COSHH assessment guide for contractors
Plan COSHH assessments for construction work with SDS checks, exposure routes, controls, PPE, review evidence and Zektrx workflow links.
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30 June 2026
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COSHH Software for Construction
What a COSHH assessment should organise
A COSHH assessment should make the substance, task, exposure route, control measures and review evidence easy to understand. On construction jobs that usually means connecting the assessment to the method statement, RAMS, SDS, PPE requirements, supervision notes and site conditions.
This guide is a workflow starting point, not legal advice. Contractors still need competent review and site-specific decisions before relying on any assessment.
Useful assessment fields
- Substance name, supplier and SDS reference
- Activity, location, people affected and likely exposure route
- Existing controls such as ventilation, segregation, storage and handling
- PPE, RPE, welfare and emergency arrangements
- Residual risk, review owner and next review date
- Briefing record and evidence that affected workers were informed
Review triggers
Review the COSHH assessment when the substance changes, the SDS is updated, the task moves to a different location, ventilation changes, exposure routes change or worker feedback shows the controls are not practical. Site teams should also review the assessment after incidents, near misses, client comments or a change in work sequence.
The review record should be simple to follow. Capture what changed, who reviewed it, which workers were briefed again and whether any linked RAMS, permit or toolbox talk also needs updating.
Connect COSHH to RAMS
COSHH assessments are easier to manage when they do not sit in a separate folder. Link them to RAMS Software, COSHH Software for Construction, permits, toolbox talks and site evidence so the team can see which controls apply to the actual work.
If the task changes, review the substance controls alongside the RAMS. A simple review history helps show what changed, why it changed and who accepted the updated record.
Next step
Read the COSHH and RAMS Substance Control Guide, compare SDS Management Software, or book a Zektrx workflow demo.
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GuideCOSHH/SDS
COSHH assessment checklist for contractors
A COSHH assessment checklist for recording substances, SDS references, exposure routes, controls, PPE, storage and briefings.
GuideCOSHH/SDS
What is COSHH in construction?
A practical explanation of COSHH in construction, what contractors record and how COSHH links to SDS and site controls.
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COSHH Software for Construction
Track COSHH assessments, substance controls, SDS records and site acceptance.
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Keep safety data sheets, substances and COSHH evidence organised.
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Related FAQs
Do I still need the SDS?
Yes. The COSHH assessment should reference current safety data sheet information.
From COSHH Assessment Template
Can Zektrx store SDS files?
Yes. COSHH records can link substances, SDS files, controls and review dates.
From COSHH Assessment Template
Can this become an editable Zektrx workflow?
Yes. Create a free Zektrx account to turn the printable structure into reusable RAMS records.
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Should RAMS be reviewed for every project?
Yes. Review RAMS against the actual site, task, people, equipment and controls.
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FAQ
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Who should use this coshh/sds resource?
This resource is for contractor, site, compliance and operations teams reviewing coshh assessment guide for contractors and deciding which records should become controlled workflows.
Can this be managed in Zektrx?
Yes. Zektrx is designed to turn recurring construction checklists, documents, actions, signatures and evidence into connected workflows.
Is this a replacement for competent professional advice?
No. Use this as practical workflow guidance and keep competent legal, safety, engineering or site-specific review where required.