Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Training Course

This online COSHH training course is designed to give workers knowledge of the risk surrounding working with hazardous substances, including how to begin a COSHH assessment by identifying the risks and the control measures needed. The course enables organisations to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 regulations.

• Developed by Health & Safety Professionals
• CPD and RoSPA Accredited Course
• High Quality Training Experience
• Fully Online Course, Instant Access
• High Quality Certificate posted the next working day

Who Should Undertake COSHH Training?

Online COSHH training provides is a suitable course for all levels of employees who work, or may come into contact with, hazardous substances in the workplace.

Hazardous substances have the potential to exist in every workplace in the UK. They can have a variety of ill health effects and explosive properties so it is essential that they are handled and controlled effectively and knowledgeably. Hazardous substances can affect anyone within the workplace, not just those who handle them regularly.

The course has been developed by a team led by a British Safety Council member with over 30 years professional experience in health and safety management.

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Certification

On successful completion of the course a high quality, personalised certificate will be posted to you the next working day. This can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.

All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

This course is also accredited by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, as providing quality and content-approved training. .

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If you wish to try this course then register for a demo by clicking the button below. You will be given the option to purchase and continue with your course at the end of your demo:

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Aims of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Training

To ensure that the risk of hazardous substances is minimised in your organisation, this COSHH course:

• Identifies the factors associated with working with substances hazardous to health.
• Raises awareness of the steps taken to identify the risks of working with substances hazardous to health.
• Provides an understanding of the measures that can eliminate or reduce risk.
• Identifies personal and group responsibilities towards the organisation’s health and safety aims and objectives.

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Content

The course is divided into four accessible, interactive modules and includes an assessment at the end:

• Introduction to COSHH - What is a hazardous substance? Where are hazardous substances found? Routes of entry. Ill health and other effects. Chemical labelling.
• Legal Framework -Benefits of COSHH regulations. The different laws for specific substances. Employer and employee responsibilities.
• Risk Assessment and Control Measures - Complying with COSHH regulations. COSHH risk assessment. Risk prevention. Control measures hierarchy. Work Exposure Limits. Personal Protective Equipment. Health surveillance, instruction and training.
• Types of Hazardous Substance - Reducing and eliminating risks from flammable, explosive and asthma-causing substances. Asbestos and lead. Emergency procedures.

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Assessment

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 15 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 75%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.

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Course Structure

This course is an interactive, online format. It is fully animated with high quality graphics and a full audio voice over.

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Duration

It takes approximately 2 hours to complete the course in full. This can be spread out over multiple sessions or completed in a single session. There is no time limit for completion.

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Do You Comply With the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations?

Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 (COSHH) regulations, employers have a legal duty to provide adequate control of employees’ exposure to harmful substances in the workplace. Employers must prevent, supervise, monitor and control the exposure to hazardous substances, train and instruct employees and draw up control measure procedures.

Employees also have a legal responsibility to co-operate fully with their employer in order to enable them to meet their legal obligations.

By providing effective COSHH training, employers can help to ensure that everyone in the workplace is competent to carry out their work safely. Managers, supervisors and other members of staff should be able to recognise the hazards posed by their work, be able to take action to reduce or eliminate the risks and understand how to follow procedures.