Professional Online Training
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Practical training on identifying, assessing and controlling exposure to substances hazardous to health, covering CLP classifications, risk assessment and exposure control for workers and line managers
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Course Details
- Duration: 2 hrs 5 mins
- Delivery: Online and self-paced
Who This Course Is For
This COSHH course is relevant to anyone whose work brings them into contact with hazardous substances, or who oversees others who do.
- Employees who handle, store or work near substances classified as toxic, corrosive or irritant
- Line managers responsible for staff exposed to hazardous substances
- Health and safety personnel involved in COSHH risk assessments and exposure control
Course Content
The course is structured into ten modules covering the full scope of COSHH requirements:
- Introducing COSHH — Sets out the background to COSHH and what counts as a Substance Hazardous to Health.
- Different Types of Hazard — Covers the range of hazard classifications such as toxic, corrosive and irritant substances.
- Different Types of Exposure — Explains the various ways workers can be exposed to hazardous substances.
- Regulations and Approved Labelling — Looks at CLP, REACH and the labelling requirements that apply to hazardous substances.
- Assessing COSHH Risks — Introduces the principles of assessing risks posed by hazardous substances.
- The Risk Assessment in Practice — Applies risk assessment principles to practical workplace scenarios.
- Exposure Control — Details methods for controlling and limiting exposure to hazardous substances.
- Staying in Control — Covers ongoing monitoring and maintenance of exposure control measures.
- Training and Emergency Planning — Explains the role of training and preparing for emergencies involving hazardous substances.
- Course Summary — Summarises the key points covered across the COSHH course.
Course Information
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Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a Substance Hazardous to Health?
Under the CLP regulation, these are substances classified as very toxic, toxic, harmful, corrosive or irritant, in line with the REACH framework for chemical safety.
Who should take this COSHH course?
It is intended for anyone exposed to hazardous substances at work, as well as line managers responsible for employees who work with such substances.
