The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

Short course

In Birmingham

£ 240 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Day

On completion of this course, delegates will understand the ill health effects of exposure to chemical and biological hazards, and the options to control these hazards in the workplace. Suitable for: This course is designed to introduce delegates to the importance of occupational health and the risks presented by chemical and biological health hazards. It is suitable for people with responsibility for the control of exposure to chemical and biological hazards in the workplace, including line managers, supervisors, and safety representatives.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Unit 75 Gravelly Industrial Estate, B24 8TL

Start date

On request

About this course

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Course programme

In just one day delegates can learn the basics of identifying, measuring and controlling exposure to harmful substances, thereby safeguarding themselves and their colleagues.

What will the delegates bring back to the workplace?

  • A thorough understanding of the ways in which substances can harm health and how they enter the body
  • The knowledge for definition of exposure limits
  • The skills to understand exposure and conduct COSHH risk assessments
  • A greater understanding of practical control measures, including local exhaust ventilation and safe systems of work

    • Course content:

  • Forms of chemical and biological agents
  • Classification of substances
  • Routes of entry
  • Health hazards of specific agents
  • The role of COSHH
  • Workplace exposure limits and other sources of information
  • Control measures
  • Surveys for health risks
  • Environmental issues

    • All delegates who successfully complete the course in full will be awarded a RoSPA certificate of training. This is a level 3 certificate and can be used as part of the NEBOSH National General Certificate modular qualification.

    Additional information

    Payment options: RoSPA members receive a discount, paying £220 + VAT.

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