Answering your COSHH Questions!
Posted on December 14th 2023 by Hannah Tilley.
Updated on: July 30th 2025.
What is COSHH storage?
Storage of hazardous substances should be considered with a risk assessment in every workplace. Substances are in almost every work environment. Therefore, you will need to control and store these substances to meet COSHH Regulations. Examples include factories, farms, offices, hospitals, shops, schools, warehouses and laboratories.
Types of hazardous storage cabinets:
We stock an extensive TUFF Range with a wide range of sizes to suit every need and industry!
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- Made in the UK
- Sump Capacity: 13 Litres 75mm
- Fully COSHH Compliant to meet regulations
- Reaction to fire classification: EN 13501-1
- Features a 2-point locking system
- New regulation hazardous labels
- This is one of the smallest in the range measurements of H450 x W450 x D450mm
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- Made in the UK
- Fully COSHH Compliant
- Sump capacity: 14 Litres
- DESAR and HSG51 compliant hazardous cabinet
- Secure 2-point locking handles
- Non-combustible, reaction to Fire Classification EN 13501-1, A2-s2
- This is the medium cupboard in the range, sizing up at H900 x W900 x D460mm
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- Made in the UK
- Fully COSHH Compliant
- Sump capacity: 14 Litres
- Non-combustible, reaction to Fire Classification EN 13501-1, A2-s2
- DESAR and HSG51 compliant hazardous cabinet
- Adjustable galvanised shelves plus integral liquid-tight sump
- Plus much more..
- This size is ideal for larger storage with the measurements of H1800 x W900 x D460mm
Which one suits you?
All of our TUFF hazardous storage cupboards are fully COSHH compliant and currently on sale with up to 45% OFF! Most ideal for hazardous chemicals such as bleach, cleaning products, oils and paints. These can be found in nearly every workplace.
Our hazardous cabinets feature a 2-point locking system on our TUFF range. This keeps your chemicals safe. Following on, another safety feature is our integral sump at the base to prevent any spillage and reduce the risk of exposure. Our high-quality galvanised shelves are adjustable to fit various items.
Need something high security? Shop our high security cabinets featuring safe door lock for ultimate safety storage. Available in Hazardous Yellow and COSHH Grey.
Cabinets for Different industries
After something specific to your industry? Additionally, we stock a full range of different cabinets to suit all needs and uses. Read below to find out which are best for you:
- Flammable: This ensures a safe and secure flammable cabinet in the event of fire. Thus, ensuring they meet the Fire Classification EN 13501-1. Typically, red in colour to differentiate from others in the range.
- Acid & Alkali: Effective when working in laboratories, factories and agricultural environments to safely store chemicals. Typically, white in colour to differentiate when using more than one cabinet.
- Agrochemical & Pesticide: Ideal for Agricultural environments with use of chemicals, red storage is usually used in this industry.
- Hazardous: Our chemical storage cabinets provide a safe secure way to store hazardous substances. This is to help protect our health and the surrounding environment. On a day-to-day basis, many of us will use substances that can be health hazards. Individual to the rest in the range by their highly visible yellow colour and grey.
Answering your FAQ’s:
Who’s responsibility is it?
Everyone is! Although the employer is responsible for COSHH Standards, employees must comply and follow the procedures in place to be COSHH safe! For employees, this may include training following risk assessments made.
Where should it be kept?
COSHH Cabinets should be stored in a well-ventilated area or even a safe outdoor space to reduce risk to employees. Keys should be given to responsible individuals to prevent any unwanted access or incidents from occurring. Furthermore, no COSHH products should be left out when not in use.
What hazardous substances fall under COSHH Regulations?
COSHH substances for storage include paint, dust, fumes, fumes, vapours, chemicals, cleaning products, mists, gases, pesticides, and biological agents.
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