COSHH assessment template for cleaning businesses (UK)

COSHH assessment template for cleaning businesses (UK)

COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) applies to most cleaning businesses. Bleach, descalers, solvents, aerosols, and even some detergents require assessment.

Here is a simple COSHH template you can use.

COSHH assessment template (copy/paste)

Substance name:
Supplier:
SDS version/date:
Location used:
Task:

Hazards (from SDS):
- Irritant / Corrosive / Toxic / Flammable

Who is at risk:
- Staff
- Customers
- Public

Exposure routes:
- Skin contact
- Inhalation
- Eye contact

Control measures:
- Dilution ratio and method
- Ventilation required
- PPE: gloves, goggles, mask
- Storage rules (locked, labelled)
- Spill response (absorbent, neutraliser)

First aid:
- Skin contact:
- Eye contact:
- Inhalation:

Residual risk rating:
- Low / Medium / High

Training required:
- Yes / No

Signed:
- Assessor:
- Date:

Common mistakes to avoid

• Using a generic COSHH form without naming the actual products.
• Missing dilution ratios or storage rules.
• Forgetting to update the assessment when products change.

Cleaning business example

• Substance: Bleach-based toilet cleaner
• Controls: Use gloves and goggles, do not mix with acids, ventilate bathroom, store locked away from food.

Toolfy tip

Keep a COSHH folder in Toolfy and attach assessments to jobs where those chemicals are used. It speeds up audits and staff onboarding.