Fire Resistant Materials: Health Hazards
2026-05-13 · Department for Work and Pensions · HL82 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to protect workers exposed to the common flame-retardant Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TCPP) during the manufacturing process and to consumers purchasing products containing TCPP, given its c
Answer
Employers must comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), ensuring that exposure to hazardous substances such as TCPP is kept as low as reasonably practicable. In foam manufacture, the COSHH hierarchy of control is...