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Level II Award in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 

This two day course gives detailed and practical training on carrying out COSHH assessments and, crucially, putting the assessment into practice to control substances hazardous to health.

Many people tasked with COSHH assessments are unsure what is required or where to get information.  Once the initial assessment is complete, they are often uncertain on how to approach control, and how to judge when control is adequate.  This course aims to give that knowledge and those skills.

Day one covers assessing exposure and risk and includes case studies and the chance to work through examples.  Day two moves on to implementing exposure controls that are effective and reliable, and includes practical demonstrations.  The focus for both days is on practicality and effectiveness.

Who Should Attend?

The course will benefit anyone tasked with completing COSHH assessments and/or implementing controls, whether for the first time or to improve skills.  This will typically include managers and supervisors and safety officers, plus other health and safety professionals looking to refresh or update their skills.

Learning Outcomes

COSHH

Course Content

  1. What is COSHH
  2. Objective of course
  3. Chemical Safety
  4. Occupational Exposure
    1. Route of exposure
    2. Target Organs
  5. The Hazards
    1. Physical Hazards
    2. Health Hazards
  6. Health Effects
    1. Acute health effects
    2. Chronic health effects
  7. MSDS
  8. Hazard symbols
  9. Hazardous Materials Classifications (NFPA)
  10. Strong Techniques
    1. Control measures
    2. Responsibilities
  11. Chemical Labels
  12. Chemical Spills
    1. Spill response
  13. COSHH Risk Assessment
  14. Waste Management
    1. Hazardous Waste Management
  15. Summry