COSHH Awareness
This course covers what you need to know about the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
Developed in conjunction with Health & Safety professionals, Compliance Standard Group, this e-learning course raises awareness of the risks associated with hazardous substances for staff who are required to work with them, and the practical steps that can be taken to minimise and control the health risks.
By the end of this course, you will:
- Know how to identify hazardous substances in the workplace
- Understand the ill-health effects that hazardous substances can cause
- Understand COSHH legal regulations, including the responsibilities of employers and employees
- Know what to consider for a COSHH risk assessment
- Understand the importance of health surveillance for employees who work with hazardous substances
Who should take the course?
- Anyone who is exposed to substances that are hazardous to health at work
- Line managers with responsibility for such people
It is aimed at anyone who works with, or may come into contact with, hazardous substances in the workplace, as well as line managers with responsibility for such people.
Course Topics
- Introduction to COSHH
- Hazardous Substances
- COSHH Risk Assessment
- Health Effects
- Routes of Entry
- Health Surveillance
How long will this course take?
Completion of this course should take approximately 2 hours, which does not need to be completed in one go. You can learn at your own pace, pausing and returning at times to suit you, with 24/7 access.
Upon successfully passing the online training course multiple choice assessment, you will be able to download your Certificate of Completion.
