General Health and Safety
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
COSHH training course will help to ensure that your business complies with relevant legislation, including the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) and Regulation 13 of the COSHH Regulations 2002 that places a duty on employers to provide for appropriate emergency response including immediate remedial action.
Course content
- Relevant H&S and COSHH legislation
- Types of and classification of substances / Routes of entry into the body
- Health and environmental effects of exposure to hazardous substances
- The importance of material safety data sheets
- Workplace exposure limits and other sources of information
- Control measures
- Surveys for health risks
- Discuss the effective response to any oil, chemical or general fluid spill on site overview of spill kit usage
Employer responsibilities
Under UK law, employers are legally obligated to:
- Assess the Risks: Identify the hazards associated with substances in the workplace.
- Control Exposure: Prevent or, if not possible, adequately control employee exposure to hazardous materials.
- Provide Training: Educate workers on the risks involved and the safety precautions taken.
- Monitor Controls: Ensure safety equipment (like ventilation or PPE) is properly maintained and used.
Hazard symbols and identification
Substances that fall under COSHH guidelines are typically marked with specific hazard pictograms. Common symbols include:
- Toxic: Skull and crossbones (indicates immediate or long-term poisoning).
- Corrosive: Damage to hands and surfaces (indicates chemical burns).
- Health Hazard: Exclamation mark or internal body damage (indicates skin/eye irritation or carcinogenic effects).
- Flammable: Open flame (indicates fire hazards).
COSHH training course will help to ensure that your business complies with relevant legislation, including the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) and Regulation 13 of the COSHH Regulations 2002 that places a duty on employers to provide for appropriate emergency response including immediate remedial action.
Course content
- Relevant H&S and COSHH legislation
- Types of and classification of substances / Routes of entry into the body
- Health and environmental effects of exposure to hazardous substances
- The importance of material safety data sheets
- Workplace exposure limits and other sources of information
- Control measures
- Surveys for health risks
- Discuss the effective response to any oil, chemical or general fluid spill on site overview of spill kit usage
Employer responsibilities
Under UK law, employers are legally obligated to:
- Assess the Risks: Identify the hazards associated with substances in the workplace.
- Control Exposure: Prevent or, if not possible, adequately control employee exposure to hazardous materials.
- Provide Training: Educate workers on the risks involved and the safety precautions taken.
- Monitor Controls: Ensure safety equipment (like ventilation or PPE) is properly maintained and used.
Hazard symbols and identification
Substances that fall under COSHH guidelines are typically marked with specific hazard pictograms. Common symbols include:
- Toxic: Skull and crossbones (indicates immediate or long-term poisoning).
- Corrosive: Damage to hands and surfaces (indicates chemical burns).
- Health Hazard: Exclamation mark or internal body damage (indicates skin/eye irritation or carcinogenic effects).
- Flammable: Open flame (indicates fire hazards).