COSHH Awareness Training
Learn about the control of substances hazardous to health regulations and how they apply to you.
Overview:
Designed to assess the safe ways of using COSHH materials in the workplace. Our course will enable delegates to understand the importance of using COSHH materials/substances correctly, how to avoid illness and injury, how to implement control measures, how to carry out a COSHH assessment and how to manage the risks effectively.
Who should attend:
Anyone who uses COSHH materials; all workers, to increase awareness of the safe use of chemicals whilst at work.
Topics covered:
- Legislation applicable to hazardous substances
- Control of Hazardous Substances Regulations
- Employer and Employee duties
- Hazards associated with chemicals and substances
- Injury, ill health and health effects
- Routes of entry into the body
- COSHH Risk Assessments
- Control measures and safe storage
- Safety Signage and Symbols
- Personal Protective Equipment
Course Duration: 2-3 hours. Certification Provided. http://www.hscsscotland.com/services/training/coshh-awareness/
