COSHH Awareness

Course Objectives

This COSHH awareness course is designed to provide delegates with an appreciation and understanding of hazardous substances in the workplace and how they can be effectively controlled.

By the end of the COSHH training, participants will gain the necessary skills to comply with COSHH regulations and safely handle hazardous substances in their work environment.

Workshop Content

Topics covered in this course include:

• Understanding CHIP and how substances are assigned categories of danger.
• Basics of toxicology and routes of entry into the body.
• The concept of hazard and risk.
• Hierarchy of control for managing hazardous substances.
• Maintaining control measures to reduce risk.
• Emergency procedures for handling hazardous substances.

Benefits of this Course

• Compliance with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.
• Competency to conduct COSHH risk assessments.
• Reduced exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.
• Reduced risk of claims and prosecutions related to hazardous substances.
• Well-informed staff equipped to manage risks effectively.

Certification

On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a Certificate of Attendance, demonstrating their knowledge of COSHH safety measures.

Who Should Attend?

This COSHH training is suitable for all employees, particularly those who come into contact with hazardous substances through work, including those responsible for conducting COSHH risk assessments and maintaining safety controls.

Duration

One day