COSHH Awareness Course

Aim: To enable individuals from commerce & industry to understand the risks associated with substances hazardous to health found in the workplace.

Duration: ½ Day (Approx 4 contact hrs)

Pre Requisites:
None

Objectives:

Understand current legislation regarding COSHH
Understand the risks associated with hazardous substances
Understand how to read and apply information found on a label or Material Safety Data Sheet to determine the risks etc posed by a hazardous substance

Course Content

Relevant legislation
Introduction to hazardous substances
Identifying hazardous substances
Assessing the risk (COSHH assessments)

Training Methods
Participative with practical exercises

Confirmation of Learning
Is achieved by ongoing assessment by the trainer

Site Requirements
Classroom facility with power and enough space to conduct training and assessment