COSHH

Aims

• To inform the personnel of substances hazardous to health
• To state the main aims of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated regulations
• To understand employers and employees responsibilities
• To create safe systems of work while working with substances hazardous to health
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• COSHH Regulations 1988
• Planning for chemical safety
• Risk control
• Health hazard categories and toxicity of substances
• Factors determining toxicity
• Maximum exposure limit and occupational exposure standard
• Personal protective clothing and equipment
• Dermatitis and hygiene
• Asbestos - what, where, why
• Lead - accepted exposure
• Other harmful substances
• Dust hazard and control
• Assessment test
• 9am Start - Approx 2pm Finish

What Do I Bring?

Suitable clothing for dealing with hazardous substances (compnay policy dictates)

What Do I Get?

Upon successful completion of the course, a 5 year licence