Course overview
Why do I need this course?
- Identify hazardous substances and understand how they can affect health and safety
- Comply with COSHH regulations to meet legal responsibilities in the workplace
- Prevent accidents and illness by applying safe handling and storage practices
- Respond effectively to emergencies involving hazardous substances
What will I learn?
- What COSHH regulations are and why they are essential
- How to recognise substances hazardous to health and their effects
- Responsibilities of employers and employees under COSHH
- Best practices for risk assessment, control measures, and emergency planning
Who is this course for?
- Employees working with or around hazardous substances
- Health and safety officers and compliance managers
- Facilities and maintenance staff in regulated environments
- Anyone responsible for workplace safety and COSHH compliance
Course details
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations is a key piece of UK legislation that requires employers, by law, to protect their employees from exposure to dangerous substances.
This course covers the regulations, what substances hazardous to health are, the responsibilities of the employee and the employer, and what good practice means in the workplace.
After completing this course you will feel confident in knowing what is required of you regarding COSHH in your workplace.
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand what COSHH is
- Know the substances not specifically covered by COSHH
- Understand how employers gather information before completing a risk assessment
- Recognise and articulate how to report any concerns about COSHH compliance
This course consists of the following modules:
- The COSHH Regulations
- Substances Hazardous to Health
- Responsibilities of the Employer and Employee
- Good Practice in the Workplace
- Course Length: 60 mins