Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Awareness
Introduction
This course is designed for those that are required to undertake COSHH Assessment and manage hazardous substances in the workplace.
A three hour course. Maximum of 12 delegates per course.
Aims
To provide the knowledge to those competent persons responsible for managing hazardous substances.
Programme
- An overview of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
- Techniques for undertaking risk assessments – the difference between hazard and risk
- Understanding risk assessment techniques for evaluation of exposure to hazardous substances
- Understanding chemical exposure limits
- Understanding the importance of: Containment ; Control measures ; Risk reduction; Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- How to use Material Safety Data Sheets
- Circumstances when Health Surveillance is required
Learning Outcomes
After the course delegates should:
- be able to manage and implement COSHH risk assessment programme in their workplace
- understand the principals of risk control
- be confident in recording and reviewing a COSHH risk assessment
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