Who is this course for?
The course is suitable for anyone who uses or may encounter hazardous substances at work, including construction workers, cleaners, maintenance personnel, manufacturing staff, warehouse and logistics employees, engineers, technicians, healthcare workers, supervisors and managers.
What you will learn?
- Understanding what COSHH means and why it is important in the workplace
- Identifying substances and products that may be hazardous to health
- Understanding the different routes by which hazardous substances can enter the body
- Recognising common health effects associated with hazardous substance exposure
- Understanding COSHH regulations and workplace responsibilities
- Reading and understanding hazard symbols, chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Understanding the importance of COSHH risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Identifying appropriate control measures to reduce or prevent exposure
- Understanding the hierarchy of control when managing hazardous substances
- Understanding the correct selection and use of PPE and respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
- Understanding safe storage, handling and disposal procedures
- Understanding the importance of personal hygiene and workplace housekeeping
- Knowing what action to take following spills, accidental exposure or contamination
- Understanding the importance of reporting hazards, incidents and symptoms
- Understanding the responsibilities of employers and employees under COSHH
Teaching and Assessment
Training covers COSHH regulations, hazardous substances, routes of entry, health effects, hazard symbols, chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets. Delegates also cover COSHH risk assessments, control measures, the hierarchy of control, PPE/RPE, safe storage and handling, spillages, waste disposal, hygiene, contamination control and health surveillance, with practical workplace scenarios included.
What you get once complete.
On successful completion, delegates will receive a COSHH Awareness Training certificate.
