COSHH

COSHH Awareness (1/2 Day)

This course is designed for all personnel who are employed within the Healthcare Profession.

Course Structure:

Who should attend This course is suitable for people in the following roles:

Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders. Employees who are required to use or handle hazardous substances.

Introduction and welcome

Explanation of course
Tutor introduction to delegates (background)

Delegate introduction to each other
Paperwork

Objectives The aims of this course are:

To raise employee awareness of the health and safety issues associated with using and handling hazardous substances. To provide instruction in appropriate control measures to reduce the risks.

Overview

People may be exposed to hazardous substances at work that can cause serious illness and can even be fatal. Such exposure can also result in reduced productivity, lost earnings and expensive prosecutions.

Under the COSHH Regulations, employers must provide sufficient information, instruction and training so that employees are fully aware of the risks to health from exposure and the precautions they need to take.

Health & Safety

What the law requires
Example of H&S general policy
Example of H&S statement of intent
The employer’s responsibility
Accident book
RIDDOR

COSHH

Dangerous substances
HSE estimates
How chemicals can affect your body
COSHH assessment example

Duration

The course typically lasts around 3 hours, although this can vary depending on the number and types of substances that are in use and the type and nature of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is provided.

Preparation

Any existing COSHH assessments and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements should be made available to the instructor before the start of the course.

Materials

A selection of handouts is provided that are appropriate to the risks being considered.

Written paper/evaluation