COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Almost all employers in manufacturing, processing, distribution, retailing and service provision must comply with the COSHH regulations.

Course objectives/key benefits:

On completion, delegates will have acquired a sound knowledge of the framework of the COSHH regulations and their practical applications in the workplace. They will be capable of completing and reviewing COSHH risk assessments in a variety of situations, assisting them to implement appropriate workplace policies.

Who the course is aimed at:

• Management/Supervisors at all levels
• Personnel who are responsible for COSHH risk assessments or implementing COSHH

Course content:

• The purpose of COSHH and the areas it covers
• Use of hazard data sheets
• The COSHH framework
• How to complete an assessment
• The variety of control strategies
• When to carry out air monitoring and health surveillance
• How to use the Health and Safety Executive ‘COSHH Essentials’
• An overview of the new REACH regulations

Course tutor:

David Holliday

Training method:

Seminar.

Course outcome/qualification:

PTC Certificate of Attendance.

Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:

None.