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The Best COSHH Software & Apps for UK Workplaces

Choosing a COSHH app or COSHH assessment software? This 2026 guide compares digital COSHH tools against paper templates and consultants — so you can pick the fastest, most affordable way to stay compliant with the UK COSHH Regulations 2002.

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COSHH App vs Paper vs Consultant

There are three common ways to produce COSHH assessments in the UK: a digital COSHH app, paper or spreadsheet templates, or hiring a health & safety consultant. Here is how they compare.

ConsiderationCOSHH.appPaper / SpreadsheetConsultant
Time to complete an assessmentUnder 5 minutesHours per chemicalDays to weeks
Typical costFrom £0 (free plan) / £7.99+/moFree but labour-intensive£75+ per chemical
AI label scanning & SDS retrieval
Aligned with UK HSE guidance & EH40Depends on author
Easy to update & re-issue
Works on your phone on-siteManual
Full audit trail & digital sign-offSometimes
Staff training modulesExtra cost

Comparison based on typical UK market pricing and COSHH.app features as of 2026. Consultant pricing varies by provider.

What to Look for in COSHH Software

Not all COSHH apps are equal. Use this checklist when comparing the best COSHH software for your workplace.

UK-Specific Compliance

It should reference the COSHH Regulations 2002, EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits, and current HSE guidance — not generic international templates.

Mobile & On-Site Ready

The best COSHH apps work on your phone so you can assess chemicals where they are actually used, with no separate download.

Fast to Produce

A good app turns hours of manual work into minutes by automating label reading and Safety Data Sheet retrieval.

Transparent, Affordable Pricing

Look for clear monthly pricing and a free plan to trial it — not per-assessment fees that spiral as your chemical list grows.

Inspection-Ready Exports

It must generate professional PDF (and ideally CSV) reports covering all COSHH assessment sections, suitable for HSE inspections.

Team & Training Features

For growing businesses, staff COSHH training modules and digital sign-off provide a complete audit trail in one place.

Why COSHH.app Is the Best Value COSHH App in the UK

COSHH.app was built from the ground up for UK workplaces. Instead of filling in blank templates or paying a consultant per chemical, you photograph a label and the AI does the heavy lifting — reading the GHS symbols, hazard statements, and CAS number, then retrieving the relevant Safety Data Sheet information including Workplace Exposure Limits and PPE requirements.

Because it runs in any browser, it works as a mobile COSHH risk assessment app on your phone and as full desktop software — the same account, wherever you are. You get inspection-ready COSHH reports aligned with HSE guidance, a reusable chemical inventory, multi-workplace management, and staff training modules with digital sign-off, all from one affordable subscription.

Start with the free plan, explore the full COSHH risk assessment software features, or read what COSHH is and who needs an assessment if you are new to the regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best COSHH app for UK workplaces?

The best COSHH app is built for UK COSHH Regulations 2002, references EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits, works on any phone without a download, and produces inspection-ready reports. COSHH.app meets all of these and has a free plan so you can test it first.

Is there a free COSHH app?

Yes. COSHH.app offers a free plan with 5 chemical scans and 1 report per month, no credit card required — so you can create a real COSHH assessment before upgrading from £7.99/month.

What is the best COSHH software for small businesses?

Small businesses need affordable, simple software that does not require a consultant. COSHH.app Starter is £7.99/month and generates complete assessments without specialist training — far cheaper than consultants charging £75+ per chemical.

Is a COSHH app better than a paper COSHH assessment?

A COSHH app is faster, easier to update, and simpler to audit than paper. The HSE fully accepts digital COSHH records, and COSHH.app produces professional PDF reports that are just as valid for inspections.

Can I do COSHH risk assessments on my phone?

Yes. COSHH.app is a mobile-first COSHH risk assessment app that runs in your phone browser with no download. Photograph a label on-site, let the AI extract the hazard data, and generate a full assessment from your phone.

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