COSHH and SDS Software
Gain control and visibility over hazardous substances, SDS and assessments with AssessNET’s COSHH management software.
- Centralise every SDS and COSHH assessment
- Create consistent COSHH records faster
- Prove COSHH control with clear evidence
Is fragmented COSHH management holding you back?
Whether you rely on spreadsheets, shared drives, separate software or systems that do not work together, COSHH management can become time-consuming and inconsistent. This makes it harder to see which substances are in use, whether assessments are current and where action is required.
Missing and outdated SDS
Scattered records make it difficult to confirm whether the correct supplier SDS is available, current and linked to the substances in use.
Manual and inconsistent processes
Repeated data entry and duplicated assessments consume time, increase the risk of errors and allow different controls to develop across sites.
Limited visibility and control
Missed reviews and fragmented records limit oversight, leaving evidence difficult to produce for regulators, insurers and senior leaders.
Take control of COSHH across your organisation
AssessNET’s COSHH management software connects substance information, assessments, controls and actions, giving you clearer oversight with less administration.
Capture SDS data faster with less manual work
Turn SDS into structured records faster
Cut repetitive SDS data entry while keeping your team in control of what is reviewed, approved and saved.
Upload a supplier SDS and CoSHH AI extracts relevant information into a structured record. A competent person reviews the data before it is approved and added to your organisation’s SDS Library in AssessNET.
- Extract key SDS information faster
- Reduce repetitive copying and rekeying
- Create more consistent substance records
Access to millions of supplier SDS
Find the right supplier SDS faster and build a controlled chemical register without searching multiple websites or re-entering information.
Search the extensive external Safety Data Sheet Library within AssessNET and select the relevant supplier document. COSHH AI can then extract the key information into a structured record for review, reducing manual data entry.
- Search millions of supplier SDS
- Find the correct document faster
- Extract key data with COSHH AI
- Review and save structured records
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See how AssessNET simplifies COSHH management
Download our chemical management brochure to explore how AssessNET connects substance records, supplier SDS, COSHH assessments, controls and actions in one system.
Manage every COSHH assessment through a clear workflow
AssessNET’s COSHH assessment software gives every team a standardised process, helping assessments follow the same logic from substance entry through to review.
1. Add the substance
Add substances manually, search the external SDS Library or upload an SDS to start building your chemical register.
2. Review the SDS
Review supplier, hazard, handling and exposure information, including relevant EH40 workplace exposure limits, before using the SDS data in the assessment.
3. Complete the assessment
Record the task or activity, where the substance is used, how it is handled and who may be exposed.
4. Define the controls
Apply the hierarchy of control and record the measures required to prevent exposure or reduce it to an adequately controlled level.
5. Assign actions
Assign follow-up actions, responsible owners and deadlines through Task Manager so required improvements remain visible and accountable.
6. Review and maintain
Set scheduled review dates, update assessments when circumstances change and retain a complete audit history of previous versions.
COSHH database software for complete chemical visibility
See every substance, SDS, assessment, control and action across your organisation from one central chemical register.
AssessNET brings substance records, SDS, COSHH assessments, locations, departments and responsible people into one controlled database. You can monitor assessment status and review dates, manage linked controls and actions, and retain a complete audit history across every site.
Maintain one chemical register
Reduce duplicate local lists and establish a controlled organisational record.
Connect SDS and assessments
Keep the supplier SDS, substance record and associated assessments linked.
View assessments by location
Filter COSHH assessments by site, department, activity or storage location.
Identify coverage gaps
Find substances without a current SDS or completed assessment.
Identify wider assessment needs
Flag substances that may require COSHH, DSEAR or wider risk assessments.
Control access and ownership
Give relevant teams access while retaining clear responsibility for records.
Connect COSHH with wider health and safety management
Chemical safety is stronger when its information, actions and responsibilities connect with your wider health and safety processes.
AssessNET connects COSHH with related processes including risk assessments, training, audits, incidents and contractor management. Shared actions, documents and reporting help teams coordinate responsibilities, track progress and manage chemical safety as part of one wider system.
See what needs attention and demonstrate COSHH control
See what needs attention now and retain a clear audit trail, so you can produce credible compliance evidence for HSE, insurers, clients and senior leaders.
What you can see
- Substances used across each site or department
- Missing or outdated supplier SDS
- Assessments that are incomplete or due for review
- Outstanding actions and responsible owners
- Higher-risk substances requiring attention
What you can prove
- Assessments have been completed and approved
- Appropriate control measures have been recorded
- Actions have been assigned and completed
- Records have been reviewed and updated
- A clear history of changes has been retained
Need support with your COSHH assessments?
If limited time, internal resource or specialist expertise makes it difficult to create and maintain COSHH assessments, CoSHH Plus provides additional support alongside AssessNET.
Delivered through our specialist third-party partner, the service can help you develop suitable assessments and keep your COSHH records up to date, while your organisation retains visibility and control through the software.
FAQs
What is COSHH software?
COSHH software helps organisations manage hazardous substances, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), COSHH assessments, control measures, actions and reviews in one system. It replaces fragmented spreadsheets, folders and paper records with a more consistent, traceable process.
What is COSHH assessment software?
COSHH assessment software provides a structured workflow for assessing how hazardous substances are used. It helps teams record tasks, exposure risks, affected people and appropriate controls, while applying a consistent assessment process across sites and departments.
What is COSHH database software?
COSHH database software provides a central register of substances used across an organisation. It can bring together SDS records, assessments, locations, owners, controls, actions, review dates and audit history, giving health and safety teams clearer chemical visibility.
What is SDS management software?
SDS management software helps organisations find, store, organise and maintain Safety Data Sheets. AssessNET connects SDS records with substances and COSHH assessments, making it easier to identify missing or outdated information and maintain a controlled internal SDS Library.
What should I look for in the best COSHH management software?
Look for software that supports SDS management, structured COSHH assessments, chemical registers, review scheduling, action tracking and audit trails. For multi-site organisations, it should also provide central oversight, consistent workflows, clear ownership and integration with wider health and safety processes.
Can COSHH software help reduce manual SDS data entry?
Yes. AssessNET provides access to an extensive external SDS Library, helping users find supplier documents without searching multiple websites. COSHH AI can extract relevant information from an SDS into a structured record for review, reducing repetitive copying and rekeying.
Does COSHH software replace competent review?
No. COSHH software supports the assessment process but does not replace competent judgement. Information extracted using COSHH AI should be reviewed before approval, while a competent person remains responsible for evaluating exposure risks and selecting appropriate control measures.
Can COSHH assessments be linked to actions and reviews?
Yes. AssessNET allows follow-up actions, responsible owners and deadlines to be managed through Task Manager. Review dates can also be scheduled, helping teams keep assessments current, respond to changes and maintain visibility of outstanding work.
How can COSHH software help with audit evidence?
COSHH compliance software can retain assessment histories, review records, SDS information, assigned responsibilities and completed actions. This creates a clearer audit trail and makes it easier to produce evidence for HSE inspections, insurers, clients and senior leadership.
Who needs COSHH software?
COSHH software is useful for organisations that use, store or generate hazardous substances, particularly across multiple sites, departments or teams. It is especially valuable where SDS and assessments are difficult to locate, processes vary between locations or reviews and actions are hard to track.
