Health & Safety
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Awareness
Details
The COSHH Awareness course is aimed at people who deal with hazardous substances on a day to day basis. Delegates will be briefed on the importance of procedures, safe handling and risk assessment of hazardous substances within their organisation.
At the conclusion of the course, delegates will have a sound understanding of their personal and legal responsibilities for the control of chemical and hazardous substances.
This course is suitable for managers and employees alike in all types of workplaces and industries, as COSHH hazards will exist in all workplaces to some degree.
However, COSHH courses are much more effective when they are tailored to the types of hazardous substances which are present in your place of work and are therefore likely to be encountered by those on your premises.
Summery
The syllabus covers such topics as:
- COSHH Awareness Course Syllabus
- COSHH regulations and principles
- Undertaking a suitable COSHH risk assessment and identifying controls
- Common Safety Signs
- The need for safe use and storage of hazardous substances (including PPE)
- Preparing and maintaining records (including Material Safety Data Sheets)
- Undertaking appropriate training
- Correct management of COSHH spillages
- Health surveillance