COSHH – Awareness and Risk Assessment Training

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Awareness of the presence, properties and nature of hazardous substances as well as knowledge of the work environments and activities where these are used or generated is fundamental in understanding the risk they present to employees and others.

Currently available as an in company course only.

Overview

Hazardous Substances in one form or another are used or generated throughout industry. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations lay down the specific steps which must be adhered to when assessing risks.

Assessing associated risk to the workforce from the use or generation of hazardous substances is a critical risk management tool.

The course will be delivered by experienced occupational health, safety and hygiene consultants who will enhance learning through case study examples and practical experience.

Learning Outcomes

This course is designed to:

aid delegates in gaining awareness and understanding of COSHH;
identify relevant skills to aid in the assessment of risk from hazardous substances; and
apply the principles of good practice as defined by the COSHH Regulations.

Course Content

What is a Hazardous Substance?

Routes of entry and Health effects

Legal Requirements – COSHH and others

Conducting the COSHH Risk Assessment

Factors to consider in COSHH Assessments
A step by step approach to risk assessment
Recording and review of risk assessment

Control Strategies and hierarchy of control

Resources to guide control
Checking effectiveness of controls

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