Working out how to choose a COSHH storage box comes down to what you store, how much of it, and where the box will live. Get those right and you have a secure, ventilated store that keeps your hazardous substances safe and helps you comply with your COSHH duties. This guide walks through each decision using the HazSafe® range, which comes in five sizes.
A COSHH storage box is a secure, purpose-built container for keeping hazardous substances safely on site. A HazSafe® box is a sealed, fully welded steel unit that holds any leak or spill inside, internally ventilated so fumes disperse, finished in high-visibility yellow with hazard warning labels, and fitted with a catch lock that takes your own padlock. It helps you comply with COSHH regulations, as demanded by law, for the secure storage of hazardous materials.
Match the size to the number and size of the containers you store, with a little room to keep them stable and separated. The HazSafe® range gives you five sizes, listed here smallest to largest, each a single open internal space.
| Size (H x W x D) | Best For |
|---|---|
| 380 x 360 x 370mm | A few small containers, aerosols or COSHH items on a small site |
| 555 x 460 x 420mm | A modest store of chemicals, paints or solvents |
| 555 x 660 x 420mm | A general on-site hazardous stock for a small team |
| 555 x 890 x 420mm | Larger quantities and a wider mix of containers |
| 555 x 1190 x 420mm | The largest unit, for bulkier drums, cans and more stock |
If you are between sizes, size up. A little extra room lets you keep containers upright and separated, which is safer than packing them in tight.
Choose your HazSafe® COSHH storage box at WI Products, dispatched on a 48-hour delivery, or contact the team for help matching a size to your substances.
In the HazSafe® range the smallest is 380 x 360 x 370mm, which suits a few small containers or aerosols on a small site.
HazSafe® boxes are, with internal ventilation to stop fumes building up. Not all steel boxes are, so ventilation is worth checking before you buy for volatile substances.
HazSafe® boxes are used for a range of hazardous materials including flammables. The sealed welded body holds a leak or spill inside the box, and the ventilation lets fumes disperse. For flammables, also follow DSEAR guidance on quantities kept and separation from ignition sources.
