Categories: COSHH & Hazardous Substances ,  Risk Assessment

CoSHH Risk Assessment

Aims
This assessed two day course aims to equip delegates with the appropriate knowledge and practical skills
which will enable them to make effective workplace CoSHH assessments with confidence. Assessment will
be by a short end test.

Objectives
At the end of the programme you should be able to:
Outline legal requirements for control of hazardous substances (CoSHH, PPE, etc)
Describe the main types of occupational health risk
Outline a general strategy for control of occupational health risks
Explain the nature of exposure limits and control limits
Describe the main forms of chemical attack on the body and the main routes of entry to absorbing areas
Outline control strategies for hazardous substances and biological agents
Develop and use a simple risk assessment model for a range of hazardous substance risks
Explain the principles of air contamination control by dilution and local exhaust ventilation
Describe the main types of equipment available for protection against health hazards and circumstances in
which personal protective equipment is appropriate

Programme summary
Day 1
Introduction to workplace concerns
CoSHH Regulations
The Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations
Collecting hazard data
Making an assessment
Chemical and biological health hazards
Target organs and injury and disease
Occupational exposure limits
Monitoring requirements and techniques
Day 2
Personal and area sampling strategies
Principles of workplace control
Personal protective equipment
Requirements for assessments
Developing a recording system
Practical application, case studies
Course review
End test - multiple choice assessment