Training
COSHH Awareness
Understanding the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations. Learn to work safely with chemicals and protect yourself and others.
About This Course
The COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations 2002 require employers to prevent or control exposure to hazardous substances. This course gives your employees the knowledge they need to understand these requirements and work safely with chemicals.
Many workplaces use hazardous substances without fully appreciating the risks - from cleaning products and paints to industrial chemicals and biological agents. Our COSHH Awareness training helps staff recognise these hazards and use appropriate control measures.
The course covers how to read and understand safety data sheets, interpret hazard symbols, use personal protective equipment correctly, and respond to spills and emergencies. Real workplace examples help delegates relate the content to their own situations.
Course Content
Introduction to COSHH
What COSHH covers, why it matters, and the legal framework for controlling hazardous substances.
Types of Hazardous Substances
Categories of hazardous substances, routes of entry into the body, and types of health effects.
Understanding Safety Data Sheets
How to find and interpret key information from safety data sheets (SDS), including hazard statements and precautionary statements.
Hazard Symbols and Classification
The GHS hazard pictograms and what they mean, plus understanding hazard and precautionary statements.
Control Measures and PPE
The hierarchy of control, engineering controls, safe working practices, and correct use of personal protective equipment.
Emergency Procedures
What to do in case of spills, exposure, or other emergencies involving hazardous substances.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the COSHH regulations and employer responsibilities
- Identify different types of hazardous substances
- Read and interpret safety data sheets
- Recognise GHS hazard symbols and understand their meaning
- Select and use appropriate PPE correctly
- Follow safe working procedures when using hazardous substances
- Respond appropriately to spills and emergencies
Frequently Asked Questions
What substances does COSHH cover?
COSHH covers most hazardous substances including chemicals, fumes, dusts, vapours, mists, biological agents, and certain types of germs. It does not cover asbestos, lead, or radioactive substances which have their own specific regulations.
Is online delivery available?
Yes, COSHH Awareness can be delivered online via video conferencing. This option is suitable for smaller groups or when gathering delegates in one location is impractical.
Do we need COSHH assessments as well as training?
Yes, COSHH training is separate from the requirement to conduct COSHH risk assessments. We can also help you develop COSHH assessments for your workplace if needed.
Who Should Attend
Anyone who works with or around chemicals and hazardous substances. Particularly suitable for cleaners, laboratory staff, manufacturing workers, painters and decorators, hairdressers, healthcare workers, and maintenance staff.
Prerequisites
None required.
Certification
All delegates receive a certificate of attendance valid for three years.
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We can deliver this course at your premises. On-site training is often more convenient and allows us to tailor content to your workplace.
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