COSHH Awareness

“Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put people’s health at risk, so the law requires employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill health. They have to protect both employees and others who may be exposed by complying with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) (as amended)”
(Source INDG 136rev3 HSE)

This course aims to promote awareness of the full range of substances hazardous to health in the workplace rather than substances with particularly hazardous properties. The hazardous substances will include those covered by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002, which excludes:

Asbestos and lead, which are covered by separate legislation

Substances which are hazardous only because they are: radioactive; asphyxiants; at high pressure; at extreme temperatures; or have explosive or flammable properties (covered by DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002))

Topic areas covered:

Definition and types of substances hazardous to health in the workplace

Health effects of hazardous substances and their causes

COSHH assessment and control options

Responsibilities imposed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.

The participants will be taken through a variety of case studies to equip them to be able to demonstrate a general understanding of the value and purposes of conducting a COSHH risk assessment and develop action plans to significantly reduce the likelihood exposure to hazardous substances that can cause ill health and injury.

On successful completion of a short test paper, the candidate will be awarded Certificate of Attendance.