COSHH

This chemical safety training course will equip you with an understanding of how substances can harm health.

Course Content:

• Definition and types of substances hazardous to health in the workplace
  • What is a hazardous substance?
• Health effects of hazardous substances and their causes

• Knowing what the label says – hazard warning signs
• Occupational health problems
• Health surveillance
• COSHH assessments and control options
  • Controlling hazardous substances
  • The ‘Hierarchy of Control’
  • Occupational Exposure Limits
• Responsibilities imposed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
  • Understanding the COSHH Regulations
  • Importance of company policies and procedures
• Practical issues
  • Suppliers material safety data sheets (MSDS)
  • Assessment records
  • Practical assessment
  • Personal protective equipment

Course Length:

• ½ day