COSHH

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

3.5 HOURS COURSE

Introduction

Whether you work in an office, engineering or construction environment an understanding of COSHH should never be underestimated. Thousands of people every year fall ill due to contact with hazardous substances.

Many people are unsure when it comes to conducting COSHH Assessments; where to obtain the correct information, what control measures to implement and how to monitor control.

This course is designed to develop the knowledge of those potentially at risk from contact with hazardous substances in the workplace; how to assess and control that risk, and best prevent or limit exposure.

Certification

Certification for this course is valid for 3 years.

Course Content

Hazardous substances and risks from over exposure
COSHH regulations and what they mean
The potential effects of exposure
Guidance and finding information
Conducting COSHH assessments
Adequate control and the principles of good control practice
Hierarchy of control and reliability
Choosing and using RPE
Choosing and using PPE

Assessment

To confirm understanding, students will by assessed through their contribution toward group discussion, in addition to an open-book multiple choice examination and the completion of a COSHH assessment.