REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) came into force on 1^st June 2007.  The overall goal of REACH is to ensure human health and the environment is not adversely affected by chemicals in the workplace and for consumers.  REACH changes the emphasis from employers carrying out assessments of human health exposure and environmental exposure to the manufacturer or importer.  In addition all chemicals within certain manufacturing tonnage limits need to be registered with the European  Chemicals Agency (EChA).

Occupational Hygienists have a fundamental role to provide advice and support regarding human health exposure.

Please use the menu on the left to discover further information.

In addition regulators information can be found at:
 

 ECHA -   

http://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/bitesize.htm - HSE bite size advice.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/ebulletin/index.htm  - Receive the latest info on REACH in a free email newsletter from the HSE which you can sign up using this link.

At regular intervals guest authors will provide articles on aspects of REACH 

The latest article is a summary report of a workshop held at the BOHS Annual Conference in April 2011 which was chaired by Andy Gillies.  The workshop was called 'Effectiveness of Risk Management Measures' and the article can be accessed in the box at the bottom of this page.

If you would like to contribute an article please contact – Sandi Atkinson, BOHS Membership Services Manager.

Recent Events included 

London Regional meeting Wednesday 16 March - The Implementation of REACH in Practice  

Two sessions at Occupational Hygiene 2011 5-7 April, Stratford upon Avon 

Past Event Presentations

Are your control measures managing the risk - Quantifying the efficiency of Risk Management Measures for REACH
Dust - The Hygienists Role in Assessment and Control