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COSHH Cabinets & Cupboards

Need help? Need help? Are you handling hazardous materials safely? Top-Rated UK Compliant COSHH Cabinets in All Sizes

Keep hazardous substances secure on your premises with our range of robust COSHH cabinets and COSHH cupboards. The COSHH regulations require employers to control substances hazardous to health. This means you have to store, use and dispose of these materials safely. Not only are our coshh cabinets made from high-quality materials, but have been designed to be spacious, containing multiple chemical containers to suit your needs. All cabinets are fully lockable, reducing the risk of workplace accidents and injury, to protect the health of people handling potentially hazardous substances. Browse our COSHH-compliant range and get your storage cabinets delivered direct to your door in no time.

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Our hazardous materials cabinets and cupboards have been specially constructed to securely and safely store hazardous materials in the workplace. All comply with current Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations and offer a safe, segregated storage solution for potentially harmful liquids or materials.

A hard-wearing and reliable grey cabinet for safe storage and segregation of chemicals, paints, flammable and hazardous substances as defined by COSHH guidelines

Storage of this type is loaded with safety features to ensure hazards are minimised and work can be undertaken as safely as possible. For example, all units offer secure storage. Our chemical storage cabinets are fitted with single or 3-point locking mechanisms (depending on cabinet size) and include reinforced doors for increased security. In addition, the cabinet is supplied with steel, perforated shelving which mitigating safety by enabling any spilt liquid to run off into the welded, leak proof base sump and preventing an unwanted substance spill. Each shelf is fully adjustable to every 25mm to accommodate different sized cabinets, whilst ensuring users are able to view the contents of each shelf (See our product positioning guide for more information). In need of more shelving? No problem. View our high-quality COSHH Cabinets - Extra Shelves, this shelf is sold as a single product to suit your requirements.
This safety cupboard is not fire-resistant, but is intended to be used for safe hazardous and flammable liquid. We have a variety of sizes available to suit all business needs.

Store your chemicals safely

It may be tempting to just place all of your materials into your storage cabinet to optimise storage space, but it is important to consider how you locate the type of chemical or hazardous liquid on each shelf, to prevent chemical reactions, such as a toxic release, explosion, or fire, if any of these chemicals were to spill. For example, acetone should not be in the same chemical store as nitric acid or sulfuric acid.

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  • For corrosives, acids and alkalis should be separated (not in the same cabinet)
  • For flammables, volume should be limited based on flashpoint (50L for flashpoint <23°C, and 250L for other)

All cabinets, boxes and vaults feature an integral sump (or the option to have one included), which ensures an accidental spill or leak is contained within the unit. This is particularly important to prevent cross-contamination and substances polluting the working or even local environment.

Because these features are seen as fundamental for secure storage, you will find them present even in items such as empties bins which hold used chemical containers awaiting disposal.

Placing one cabinet on top of another can be a good way to make the most of limited floor space, however to do this safely the unit must be expressly designed for that purpose. Stackable dangerous substance cabinets have retaining lips that prevent cabinets from separating accidentally.

Product Spotlight - COSHH Pesticide & Agrochemical Cabinets

Steel storage cabinets for hazardous materials such as pesticides and agrochemicals

Typically used in agriculture or farming environments, pesticides and agrochemicals are to control various pests, diseases and weeds which can cause damage to crops or land. Whether they are in use or not they can emit strong chemical fumes which require storage in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area and away from severe weather conditions. Our user-approved Pesticide & Agrochemical Cabinets have been built from tough steel materials. The base sump is fully removable, which is a convenient way to safely clean and dispose of spills.
If you need your cupboard at eye-level view, our user-approved COSHH Pesticide & Agrochemical Cabinet Stands are designed to hold this storage space and makes accessing the contents inside easier.

Cabinets must be able to withstand accidental damage from impact to maintain their protective abilities. To increase their strength many of the available options are constructed from thick, powder-coated steel. All cabinets and boxes have a super-strong finish that ensures they stand up to the harshest of conditions.

Strength and security in any storage option play a major role in working safely to minimise risk, however there are other essential elements that must also be taken into consideration. One of these is ensuring staff and visitors know exactly what is being stored and where in the working environment. This means clear, easily-recognised signs and labels are a must.

All storage must be labelled to show the nature of the risk inside. It is imperative to use the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). These diamond-shaped labels mark the contents as "harmful/irritant", "flammable", "corrosive" etc. and are universally recognised. Many cabinets are supplied with these labels as standard, but further supplies or those with different pictograms can be purchased separately.

Fireproof Storage

When storing flammable goods, a unit that is fire resistant for at least 30 minutes is a must. This will allow extra time for firefighting to take place, potentially avoiding a major incident. Consider using a unit such as the Armorgard flammable and chemical storage vault which also features a high quality welded sump base to contain a spill within the unit, and forklift skids and the ability to add castors allowing it to be moved from place to place. In addition, this Armorgard cabinet is supplied with a quantity of 2 shelves, making it ideal to view the cabinet contents.

How are COSHH cabinets used?

COSHH storage should be a primary concern for any facility where hazardous materials or cleaning products have to remain on site. These hazardous cupboards ensure that compounds that could cause serious injury to individuals and the working environment are managed safely. Only designated employees are given the keys, and each business must have clear guidelines on returning substances to the correct cupboard when they are not needed.

You should locate each type of substance inside the cabinet according to its individual storage instructions, and keep each product separate if a chemical reaction or spill could occur. If one of your employees discovers a product has expired, has spilt, or if a chemical is no longer needed by the facility, you should immediately dispose of it in accordance with the government guidelines on hazardous waste and materials, which states: “You must make sure hazardous waste produced or handled by your business in England causes no harm or damage.” You must also ensure that you are complying with the HSE regulations that cover the amount of each substance you can keep in a single location.

Do COSHH cupboards have to be locked?

Yes, a HSE compliant COSHH cupboard must be fully lockable to secure toxic, irritant, poisonous, corrosive or otherwise harmful substances. They should always be locked when unattended, especially if vulnerable adults, children or animals could gain access to the contents. To learn more about the type of substances that you should lock in storage, refer to HSE guidance HSG51 and The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR).

How many COSHH cupboards are there?

The storage of hazardous materials is tightly regulated in the UK, but Seton can help you select and compare the ideal solution for your business. We have a huge range of good value cabinets in various sizes and also stands, such as our Chemical Storage Cabinet Stand and COSHH Cabinet Stand to keep your hazardous cabinets conveniently at eye level and off the floor.

  • Large Corrosive cabinets - This is the best COSHH cabinet for alkaline and acid chemicals that have corrosive properties. These Dangerous & Flammable Substance COSHH Storage Cabinets with a rating of 4 stars are constructed from yellow steel and include reinforced double doors, so you can easily access the contents when required. They comply with the Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquified Petroleum Gas Regulation 1972 and the relevant sections of HSE guidance HSG51 and DSEAR 2002.
  • Small Corrosive cabinets - Only storing a small amount of chemicals or hazardous substances? No problem. Our high quality yellow Mini Dangerous & Flammable Substance COSHH Storage Cabinets are ideal for secure storage of small chemical containers. Constructed from high quality steel for extra rigidity, this yellow chemical storage cabinet offers ample space and shelving to place all of your essential materials. You can also raise your cabinet off the floor with our yellow, steel COSHH Cabinet Stands.
  • Fire-resistant cabinets - Our DSEAR-approved Fire Resistant Safety Cabinet has been designed for the secure storage of dangerous materials and has a 30-minute fire rating. The inbuilt transport base makes this cabinet easy to relocate when necessary.
  • Galvanised bins - When you need to store chemicals outside, we have Galvanised Bins with leak-proof floors, steel reinforced doors and fixed staple hasps for padlocks. Compliant with HSE guidance HSG51 and DSEAR, these outdoor COSHH cupboards also have been treated to provide resistance to rust.

FAQ

How often does a COSHH assessment have to be reviewed?

To warrant a new COSHH assessment, either working practices will have changed significantly or new information will have become available about your employee’s exposure to certain substances.

Who has to carry out a COSHH assessment?

If you are an employer, you are legally obliged under the COSHH Regulations 2002 and the Approved Codes of Practice to carry out the assessment. You can ask others to help with the task, as long as they have enough experience to consider any potential risks and the actions which could mitigate them.

Do all chemicals have to be locked up on my premises?

Mild cleaning compounds are usually safe around adults and don’t have to be kept under lock and key in a COSHH cupboard. However, if people with learning disabilities or children are often in the building, it could be a sensible precaution.

Looking for help dealing with chemicals safely in your business?

Then look no further – grab our What is COSHH and COSHH Assessment in-depth guides and make sure you and your business are operating legally. If you’re in need of a designated area to store guides for your employees, we offer COSHH Centres which provide a central location for data sheets and COSHH information to be easily accessible.