Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Who Should Attend:

This COSHH training course provides suitable training for all levels of employees who work, or may encounter, hazardous substances in the workplace. All employees must have the necessary knowledge to be competent and do the job properly. This includes, but is not limited to, people who work in professions such as:

- Catering and baking
- Cleaning
- Beauty and hairdressing
- Engineering
- Vehicle repair and painting
- Welding
- Offshore oil and gas
- Printing
- Woodworking
- Agriculture

Course Contents:

- Introduction to COSHH – what is a substance hazardous to health and where do they exist? Common hazardous substances, ill-health, Health and Safety Executive statistics and benefits of COSHH.
- COSHH Legal Regulations – the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, the CLP regulation, ACoPs and guidance notes, enforcement of the law, employer and employee responsibilities.
- Problems to Health from Hazardous Substances – common health hazards, the occupations most at risk, routes of entry, dermatitis, asthma, what to do if you develop symptoms and RIDDOR.
- Identifying Hazardous Substances – chemical labelling, safety data sheets, flammable substances, liquids, dusts and gases, asthma-causing substances, asbestos and lead.
- COSHH Risk Assessment and Control Measures – identifying the hazards, deciding who might be harmed and how, evaluating the risks, substance substitution, principles of good control practice, hierarchy of control measures, work processes and equipment, personal protective equipment, safe systems of work and the provision of first aid.
- Monitoring the Assessment and Health Surveillance – recording your findings, reviewing and updating the assessment, monitoring the assessment, health surveillance and Workplace Exposure Limits.

Assessment:

All delegates are required to complete a multiple-choice end of course test.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, delegates will receive a certificate in the post.

Duration:

Half Day