An introduction to COSHH (Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health)

The purpose of this course is to introduce learners to the COSHH regulations for compliance purposes, COSHH risk assessment and the appropriate COSHH safety procedures, and the different COSHH symbols.

Overview

Having completed this course, learners will be aware of the COSHH regulations 2002 for compliance purposes, understand how to carry out a COSHH risk assessment and know the appropriate COSHH safety procedures, be able to define hazardous substances and understand the types of these hazardous substances, understand the dangerous effects that these hazardous substances can have on someone’s health and know the different COSHH symbols.

Duration

2-3 hours

Learning Aims & Outcome

Upon completion of this course, you will have a good understanding of:

• COSHH Regulations
• Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
• Health and Safety Responsibilities
• UK REACH
• The Form of Substances
• COSHH Symbols
• Biological Agents
• Food Becoming Hazardous
• Safe Measures
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Safe Practice

Value of Course

Developed by Professionals

This course is CPD Certified

Assessment

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. 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.