Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

 

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COSHH Awareness & Risk Management Training

Comprehensive 7-Part Course on the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

This in-depth course is designed to provide a complete understanding of COSHH regulations and how to identify, assess, and control the risks associated with hazardous substances in the workplace. Spanning seven structured modules, this course is ideal for employees, supervisors, health and safety personnel, and anyone working with or near hazardous substances.

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Course Modules Overview:

Section 1: Introduction to COSHH

• What COSHH is and why it’s important
• What COSHH covers (and what it doesn’t)
• Hazard classifications, symbols, and their meanings
• Effects of hazardous substances on health
• Where hazardous substances are found
• The 8 COSHH requirements for employers

Section 2: COSHH Regulations & Legal Responsibilities

• Overview of COSHH 2002 (Amended)
• CLP Regulations for classification and labeling
• Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP)
• Duties of employers and employees
• RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences)

Section 3: Health Effects of Hazardous Substances

• How substances affect health: acute vs chronic
• Common occupational diseases (e.g. asthma, cancer, dermatitis)
• Routes of entry into the body
• Exposure limits and workplace monitoring

Section 4: Identifying Hazardous Substances

• Dangerous vs hazardous substances
• Introduction to DSEAR (for explosive/flammable materials)
• Safety labels, chemical safety data sheets (SDS)
• High-risk substances (e.g. lead, asbestos)
• Substances that trigger occupational asthma

Section 5: Conducting COSHH Risk Assessments

• Step-by-step guidance on conducting a COSHH assessment
• Gathering workplace and substance information
• Identifying risks, exposure levels, and affected individuals
• Recording and reviewing assessments
• Key traits of competent assessors

Section 6: Control Measures & Exposure Monitoring

• The 8 principles of good control practice
• Hierarchy of control measures
• Examples of exposure control (e.g. LEV, PPE, substitution)
• Selecting appropriate control equipment
• Worker involvement and training
• Maintaining safe work systems and documentation

Section 7: Implementation and Emergency Planning

• Enforcing and maintaining control measures
• Emergency response planning for incidents or spills
• Health surveillance requirements
• Monitoring exposure and individual risk
• Reviewing controls when conditions or risks change

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Who Should Take This Course?

• All employees who work with or around hazardous substances
• Health and Safety Officers and Site Managers
• HR and Compliance Officers
• Facilities and Maintenance Personnel
• Contractors, Engineers, Lab and Factory Staff

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Learning Outcomes:

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand COSHH legislation and their responsibilities
• Identify hazardous substances and their health effects
• Conduct or contribute to effective COSHH risk assessments
• Implement and monitor control measures
• Respond appropriately to workplace emergencies involving hazardous substances

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Promote a safer workplace. Stay compliant. Reduce health risks.
Enroll now to empower your workforce with essential COSHH knowledge and practical risk control strategies.