Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put people’s health at risk. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) require every employer to identify the substances in use at the workplace and to ‘assess’ whether they present a risk to employed persons. Such assessments must be recorded and any risks prevented or controlled. This course covers the statutory requirements, the process of assessment and the methods and monitoring of control strategies.
Who should attend?
Everyone involved in completing or assisting with workplace risk assessment.
Key topics
- COSHH Regulations
- REACH
- CPL
- Forms of Chemical Agents
- Forms of Biological Agents
- Routes of Entry into the Body
- Exposure Limits
- Classification of Substances Hazardous to Health
- Symbols
- Typical of Health hazards
- Specific Agents causing Health Hazards
- Employers Responsibilities
- COSHH Assessment
- Employee Responsibilities
- Body Defenses
- Measurement
- Control of Hazards
- Hierarchy of control Measures
- Engineering Controls
- Respiratory Protective Equipment
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Health Surveillance
- Environmental Protection Act (EPA)
Course Structure and Delivery Methods
The course comprises lectures and group exercises. It aims to equip the delegates with the appropriate knowledge and practical skills which will enable them to make effective workplace COSHH assessments with confidence.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Next available courses:
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