Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Ensure you have the knowledge and skills to work safely with hazardous substances with our COSHH course.

COSHH is a UK legislation that stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. And in this course, you’ll discover the importance of COSHH and learn how to protect yourself and others from harm or legal complications.

Understanding COSHH: Grasp the core principles of COSHH legislation and its role in workplace safety.

Identifying Hazards: Learn to recognise hazardous substances, their risks, and potential exposure routes.

Risk Assessment: Understand the importance of COSHH assessments and how to conduct them effectively.

Control Measures: Discover practical strategies for minimising exposure to hazardous substances, including the use of PPE.

Key outcomes:

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Explain the purpose and requirements of COSHH regulations
  • Be aware of your responsibilities and those of your employer
  • Know of the common substances you may encounter
  • Identify hazardous substances in the workplace and assess associated risks
  • Implement control measures to protect yourself and others, and understand the importance of classifying substances and their labels
  • Contribute to a safe working environment by complying with COSHH guidelines.

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