COSHH AWARENESS
Our Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Awareness training gives learners an understanding of COSHH Regulations 2002 and covers hazardous substance and chemical safety in the workplace. Exposure to harmful working conditions can result in fatal diseases so employers are legally required to meet COSHH regulations and the HSE state that employers must provide information, training and instruction for employees who work with substances hazardous to health.
Description
On completion of this online COSHH training course you will be aware of the COSHH regulations 2002 and European CLP regulations for compliance purposes, understand how to carry out a COSHH risk assessment and know the appropriate COSHH safety procedures, be able to define hazardous substances and understand the types of these hazardous substances, understand the dangerous effects that these hazardous substances can have on someone's health and know the different COSHH symbols.
If you manage or oversee workers who could encounter hazardous substances or if you're required to work with any hazardous substances as part of your day-to-day job, then you need COSHH training. COSHH applies to all industries using harmful substances, including catering, baking, beauty and hairdressing, cleaning, agriculture, engineering, motor vehicle repair and so on.
It's estimated that hazardous substances account for around 650,000 deaths every year worldwide. COSHH training will help keep your staff safe from substances that could be potentially harmful to their health and, in turn, your business.
Certificate Gained
This online COSHH course is CPD accredited and delivered by a Skills for Care Endorsed Provider. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Course Outline
The aim of this COSHH Awareness Training Course is to greater increase your knowledge of COSHH, the risks involved and the relevant COSHH legislation.
The key points covered in this course are:
- COSHH regulations 2002, European CLP regulations & regulatory compliance
- COSHH risk assessment & Safety procedures
- COSHH symbols
- Learning and defining hazardous substances
- Effects on health
Delivery Method
Our online COSHH training courses are available 24/7, anytime, anywhere.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this COSHH Awareness online training course, either by e-learning, webinars or blended-learning, learners should know and understand the following:
- COSHH regulations 2002, European CLP regulations & regulatory compliance
Be aware of the COSHH regulations 2002 and European CLP regulations for compliance purposes - COSHH risk assessment & Safety procedures
Understand how to carry out a COSHH risk assessment and know the appropriate COSHH safety procedures - COSHH Symbols
Learn and understand what the different COSHH symbols mean - Learning and defining hazardous substances
Learn and define hazardous substances and understand the types of these hazardous substances
Prerequisites
There are no barriers to entry on this online COSHH training course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.
Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for those who work with hazardous substances.