Course Information
COSHH Training – Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, 2002, every business needs a COSHH assessment, and if the business employs five or more employees, the assessment needs to be documented.
COSHH Training – for further guidance and practical advice on the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 please visit the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) section on COSHH Guidance and Advice.
If the business is small, then a nominated, competent person will need to write the assessment. If the business is large, then each department will need an assessment.
Knowing what substances are harmful is tricky. Most businesses will use substances or products that are mixtures, and some of these have the potential to cause harm to employees, contractors, and other people.
Some substances can even be created by processes that occur in the workplace, and it’s important to understand if and when this can happen in your workplace.
Care of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) training Module
Who is this course suitable for:
COSHH Training - Designed for those responsible for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) at work, as well as employees who use hazardous substances in manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and offices.
Duration:
Half Day (4 hours) We are flexible with starting times to meet the needs of your business.
Course aims:
On successful completion of this course candidates will be able to implement control measures and management plans that can prevent or reduce the likelihood of accidents or ill health from exposure to hazardous substances.
Course content:
Our COSHH training courses are tailored to our clients business and individual needs and typically the content will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to COSHH
- Forms of chemical and biological agents
- Control measures
- Classification of substances
- Chemical storage
- Safety Data Sheets – What they should contain
- Environmental issues
- Practical COSHH risk assessments
- Choosing and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Health effects on the body
- Routes of entry into your body
- Permit to work
- Definition and types of substances hazardous to health in the workplace
Assessment and Certification:
Candidates will be continually assessed during the course by the tutor. There will be a multi choice exam at the end of the course. Delegates who complete this course successfully will receive a Certificate of attendance which is valid for 3 years.
For further guidance on COSHH please visit the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) section on COSHH basics. We can also deliver Health and Safety awareness training which includes the subject of COSHH principles.
For more information on COSHH training offered by Training Course Solutions and how we can help you find the right training courses for your business please email us or alternatively, call us on 01978 884 775 or 0151 515 0416 and speak with one of our training Consultants.
Training Course Solutions are an approved registered training centre with Qualsafe Awards, an Awarding Organisation recognised by Ofqual to offer regulated qualifications.