Course Aims

To provide delegates with an awareness and understanding of the legal requirements for working with hazardous substances; and the importance of the safe use and storage of hazardous substances in the workplace to reduce the risk to themselves and others.

This course introduces delegates to the inherent risks posed by hazardous substances and the controls available to assist them in the safer use of hazardous substances in co-operation with their managers and supervisors.

Agenda

• Legislation and guidance

• Definition and forms of hazardous substances

• The risks to health from exposure to hazardous substances

• Methods of identification of hazardous substances

• Understanding COSHH Safety Data Sheets

• Understanding the risk from biological agents (biohazards)

• Identification of biohazards

• The risk from contaminated ground

• Understanding COSHH risk assessment

• Control and management for the safe use of hazardous substances

• Multiple-choice examination

Who Should Attend ?

This course is for delegates who are responsible for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) at work, as well as employees who use hazardous substances in manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and offices.