CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH

Course Content

• Introduction to COSHH
  
• COSHH regulations
  
• Health problems
  
• Identifying hazardous substances
  
• Controlling hazardous substances
  
• COSHH assessments

Assessment
Candidates are assessed by an examination of 30 multiple choice questions to be completed in one hour under examination conditions.

Course Objectives
Successful completion of the training programme and assessment will enable candidates to understand:

• The scope of hazardous substances in the workplace
  
• The range of legislation covering hazardous substances
  
• How hazardous substances adversely affect health
  
• Methods of identification for hazardous substances
  
• Sources of guidance available for the safe use of hazardous substances
  
• The purpose and content of COSHH assessments