CIEH Level 2 - Principles of COSHH

CIEH Level 2 - Principles of COSHH

OVERVIEW

This course is aimed at those who use substances hazardous to health at work and introduces students to the hazards associated with those substances, the risks and controls available and provides practical opportunities for students to develop an understanding of how to conduct a CoSHH assessment.

Successful completion will prepare students to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances in co-operation with their employer.

AIMS

On completion of the training, successful candidates should have the knowledge to:

• Identify hazardous substances and their potential health effects.
• Understand the requirements for the completion of a Coshh assessment and the control measures to be adopted.
• Understand the fundamental requirements of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2005.
• Select appropriate control measures relative to the hazard.
• To be able to undertake a Coshh assessment