Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Awareness

Course Details

This Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) course will provide knowledge and understanding of the regulations and its requirements. Substances can take many forms and include: chemicals, products containing chemicals, fumes, dusts, vapours, mists, nanotechnology, gases and asphyxiating gases and biological agents (germs). If the packaging has any of the hazard symbols then it is classed as a hazardous substance. Ignorance is no defence in regard to the well being of staff

Benefits to you

On completion of this course, Participants will be able to:

  • Gain an understanding and awareness of COSHH requirements
  • Complete COSHH assessments

Course Contents

  • Regulation relating to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
  • Definition and Types of Substances
  • Company COSHH Register
  • Material Safety Data Sheets and COSHH Assessments
  • Control Measures and Appropriate systems of work

Who should attend?

Any personnel who comes into contact with chemicals in a workplace and requires a working knowledge of these regulations and who may need to complete COSHH assessments as part of their role.