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Regulation 7 of the COSHH Regulations sets out the controls that should be used if prevention is not "reasonably practicable". For non-carcinogens, the General ACoP says, "adequate control of exposure should be achieved by measures other than personal protective equipment, so far as is reasonably practicable ..." These controls include enclosing the process, partial enclosure with local exhaust ventilation, local exhaust ventilation, sufficient general ventilation, reducing number of employees exposed, reducing the period of exposure, regular cleaning, safe storage and disposal, prohibiting eating, drinking and smoking in contaminated areas, and providing adequate washing, changing and laundering facilities.

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