Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Learn the principles of COSHH, including hazardous substances, exposure routes, safety data sheets, control measures, PPE, and risk assessment.
Overview
This course is suitable for personnel who regularly work with hazardous substances. It provides an introduction to COSHH principles, the responsibilities of employers and employees, and the controls needed to reduce the risk of exposure.
Who is it For
Employees, supervisors, and contractors who work with or may be exposed to hazardous substances.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain what COSHH is and why it is needed
- Explain the COSHH regulations
- Describe employer and employee duties under COSHH regulations
- Identify how workers may come into contact with hazardous substances
- Explain what a Safety Data Sheet is
- Identify COSHH hazard symbols
- Describe different control measures that can be used
- Identify PPE specific to chemical applications
- Describe a COSHH risk assessment
- Identify good practices related to COSHH
Course Content
The course includes topics such as:
- Introduction to COSHH
- Hazardous substances and exposure routes
- COSHH regulations and responsibilities
- Safety Data Sheets and hazard symbols
- Risk assessment principles
- Control measures and PPE
- Good practice for working with hazardous substances
Assessment
Learners are assessed through knowledge checks and assessment questions throughout the course.
Certificate
Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate of completion issued by RelyOn.