Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Who Should Attend:

Suitable for all employees who may be exposed to risk as any part of their duties.

Course Aims:

Hazardous substances come in every conceivable form, and include not only labelled products, but the byproducts of work like fumes and dust, and infectious pathogens like legionella and HIV. The law requires that all staff who may come into contact with hazardous substances must receive appropriate training.

Course Contents:

- Identifying hazardous substances in the workplace
- Immediate and long-term health hazards
- Risk factors
- Control measures to reduce risk
- Safe handling techniques
- Personal protective equipment
- Basic legal requirements
- What to expect from a COSHH assessment.

Duration:

1 Day