Learn how to be aware of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH) regulations and the responsibilities of the Employers and Employees.
What is COSHH? Why is COSHH important? What legislation is in place for COSHH? What does hazard, risk and consequence mean? What ways can substances enter the body?
Our Control of Hazardous Substances to Health course will help you answer the questions above and more.
Annual statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show 1.4 million workers were suffering from work-related ill health and around 555,000 from non-fatal injuries in 2017/18.
Through our COSHH training, you will gain an understanding of what legislation is involved in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. You will learn what the definition of hazard, risk and consequence means in relation to COSHH. You will learn how to report accidents, incidents and near misses. You will learn the 8 basic measures related to COSHH. You will learn how substances can enter the body. You will also learn how to endure safe practice when disposing of chemicals.
What you'll learn.
- Participants will have an understanding of the fundamental principles of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
- Participants should be able to identify various hazardous substances covered and not covered by COSHH and their associated risks.
- Attendees will be made aware of the potential health effects of exposure to hazardous substances.
- Attendees will be able to conduct a basic COSHH risk assessment.
- Attendees will be made aware of the legal obligations of both employers and employees
Who is COSHH Training for?
Our Control of Hazardous Substances Training is for anyone who works with, or is exposed to, hazardous substances at work, including managers, supervisors, health and safety officers, and employees who handle these materials. This is especially relevant for workplaces where substances like chemicals, dusts, gases, or fumes are used, produced or handled.
What are the learning outcomes?
By the end of the course, you will be able to….
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- State what legislation is involved with COSHH.
- Describe the 8 basic measures relating to COSHH.
- Recognise the different types of hazardous substances.
- Be able to demonstrate safe practice which is required when disposing of chemicals.
- Explain what substances COSHH covers and what COSHH doesn’t cover.
- Evaluate different circumstances of why a COSHH risk assessment may be needed.
- Develop knowledge, skills and strategies to develop positive environments.
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