What documentation is needed for COSHH monitoring audits?

For a proper audit, you’ll usually need:

• A full list of all hazardous substances on site

• Up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

• Completed COSHH assessments

• Evidence of exposure monitoring results

• Records of controls like LEV inspections and maintenance

• Health surveillance records (where required)

• Training logs for workers handling hazardous materials

Auditors mainly want to see that you understand your risks and that your controls actually work. Missing or outdated documentation makes it look like the COSHH system is only “on paper” rather than actively managed.