COSHH

Course Title:  Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Course length

2 Hours

Maximum number to attend

20 60, up to 20 delegates per course.

This course is aimed at all staff in health and social care. 

At the end of the training session, there is a short-written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.

Learning Outcome and Assessment Criteria

Introduction

Understand the basic principles of COSHH

Discuss the relevant legislation in relation to COSHH

Harmful Substances

Understand under COSHH:

What is a harmful substance

What is NOT a harmful substance

Identify common hazardous substances

Routes of entry

Side effects

Health effects

Responsibilities under COSHH

Understand:

Employer responsibilities

Employee responsibilities

Risk Assessment

Be familiar with:

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Understand the need for:

COSHH Assessment

Control Measures

Discuss Accidents and Incidents including documentation