COSHH Assessment Training
COSHH assessments are only effective if the people carrying them out can identify hazardous substances correctly, evaluate the risks they present and apply the right controls. This course gives personnel responsible for managing or supervising the use of hazardous substances the knowledge and practical skills to do exactly that, in line with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. On successful completion, delegates receive a certificate of competency.
• What is hazardous to health?
How "hazardous to health" is defined under the COSHH Regulations 2002, the range of substances that fall within scope and the routes by which they can enter the body and cause harm.
• Identifying hazardous substances in the workplace
How to identify substances hazardous to health in a workplace environment, including how to locate and interpret safety data sheets, labelling and GHS symbols.
• COSHH assessments
How to carry out a COSHH assessment, document findings correctly and apply the control measures identified, including the hierarchy of controls and when substitution, engineering controls or PPE are the appropriate solution.
• Principles of good practice
The eight principles of good practice set out in Schedule 2A of the COSHH Regulations, and how each applies to the day-to-day management of hazardous substances in the workplace.
• Assessment
Knowledge checks completed at the end of the course.
Classroom-based course combining theory with practical COSHH assessment exercises.
Personnel responsible for managing, using or supervising the use of hazardous substances, including supervisors and managers involved in workplace health and safety.
No prequisites required.