Cleaning Using Chemical Agents and COSHH Substances Toolbox Talk

This chemical cleaning COSHH toolbox talk template from Health & Safety Zone is designed for cleaning supervisors, facilities managers and operatives across offices, schools, hospitals, manufacturing plants and hospitality venues. The template addresses the main hazards of using hazardous cleaning chemicals, including chemical burns from alkaline agents such as sodium hypochlorite, respiratory irritation from volatile solvents, slip risks from wet floors, and manual handling injuries when moving containers. It incorporates guidance from the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and references EN standards for PPE such as EN 374, EN 166 and EN ISO 20345. Use this toolbox talk for daily safety briefings, new‑staff inductions and compliance audits to demonstrate a proactive approach to UK health and safety law. Fully editable – you can insert site‑specific hazards, update chemical lists and download the document in your preferred format. It also provides a detailed checklist of do and don’t actions, colour‑coded signage guidance and step‑by‑step spill response procedures to help maintain a safe working environment. Compliant with: COSHH Regulations 2002, Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. For further guidance see HSE COSHH guidance https://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/ and the legislation links above.