Why COSHH Risk Assessments Matter in Care Homes Care homes rely on cleaning chemicals every day to maintain hygiene standards, support infection prevention, and create safe environments for residents and staff. However, using these products safely requires more than good intentions. Without clear procedures, even common cleaning products can introduce avoidable risks. This is where COSHH risk assessments become important. COSHH stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations . In care environments, these assessments help managers identify hazardous substances, understand potential risks, and put practical control measures in place. A strong COSHH process usually includes: identifying hazardous cleaning chemicals used on site ensuring products are stored safely and labelled correctly training staff on correct handling procedures documenting PPE requirements and dilution guidance reviewing risks regularly as products or routines change Care hom...