Posted By Descarte Is it? Isn't it? thats the current discussion our office is having with relation to COSHH assessments and MMMF Obviously COSHH in 99% of its daily use is geared towards preventing chemical exposure, however it does have it use in preventing exposure to solids, some times even inert materials. Some ceramic fibres may have the potential for classification as cat 2 carcinogens, asbestos is obviously covered under separate legislation, but where would you stand with other fibres which may not have an exposure limit or chronic health effect. If there is a health effect, be it only localised irritation, should a COSHH assessment be used to document how this is controlled and minimised, drawing attention to symptoms of fibres being embedded in to the skin, I believe so, however this isnt the view of every one so I would be interested to hear opinions. Regards Des

Posted By peter gotch Des COSHH applies, inter alia, any substance such as MMMFs for which HSE has approved a workplace exposure limit. So definitely, yes! P

Posted By Chris Packham "(e) which, not being a substance falling within sub-paragraphs (a) to (d), because of its chemical or toxicological properties and the way it is used or is present at the workplace creates a risk to health" COSHH, Regulation 2(1) In otherwords, almost anything can be a substance dangerous to health according to COSHH. Does it fit with this? If so then a risk assessment (and possibly risk management) may be needed. Chris