COSHH - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
This course is suitable for anyone who has been appointed to conduct COSHH assessments in the workplace.
Level
Certificate
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements or prior experience necessary.
Duration and Mode
Short Course, ½ day
Description
This course is suitable for anyone who has been appointed to conduct COSHH assessments in the workplace.
On successful completion participants will be able to:
Identify those substances covered by COSHH Regulations;
Identify other areas of their business where risk assessment may be required.
Course Content:
Implement the intentions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the COSHH Regulations 2002 and other related regulations;
Define "hazardous substances", "hazard", "risk exposure" and "control";
Identify hazardous substances;
Design and manage a suitable control and emergency system;
Design and manage a suitable recording system for assessments and procedures;
Design the staff training and supervision that would be needed;
Create a personal action plan.
Course Code: M2
Progression
Campus
Stornoway
Client Premises
