Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

This course is designed for those who are required to undertake Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Assessments and / or manage hazardous substances in the workplace.

A three hour course. Maximum of 12 delegates per course.

What are the benefits to the Organisation & the Individual?

Comply with the obligations under the Control of Substances to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)

To provide the knowledge to those designated persons responsible for managing hazardous substances.

Programme

• An overview of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.
• 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 a Control of Substances Hazardous to Health risk assessment programme in their workplace
• understand the principals of risk control
• be confident in recording and reviewing a COSHH risk assessment