Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Course details

Many of us require to work in a hazardous environment handling different hazardous substances. Coming in contact with many of such dangerous substances can also be life-threatening at times. And you surely won’t want to risk your or your employees lives in any such cases. That is why not only it is essential to train yourself and your team in handling hazardous substances, but there is even strict legislation in this regard imposed all over the UK.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations first came into effect in 1988. Regulations 2002 replaced all previous sets of rules and was set out to guide upholding the safety and security of workers from harmful chemical and biological agents at ;

Our Control of Substances Hazardous to Health course is aimed at professionals working with hazardous substances daily. Our training aims to provide learners with an understanding of the health risks associated with working in environments that contain hazardous substances. Alongside, the legislative responsibilities imposed on an organisation as per COSHH are mentioned in our course as well. Overall, our course will give you an insight into the various safety and control measures that you can be implemented in your workplace to ensure utmost safety without any chances of terrible ;

Highlights of The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• The hazardous substances found in workplaces
• The COSHH regulations and other health and safety regulations that are concerned with hazardous substances at work
• The duties imposed on employers and employees
• Identifying hazardous substances and health implications as a result of exposure
• The COSHH risk assessment and control measures
• The acceptable practices for safety and how safe systems of work help in mitigating the risk of harm from exposure to hazardous substances

Learning Outcomes

• Maintenance of hazardous substances
• COSHH risk assessments
• Relevant legislation
• Control measures and good practices

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• Instantly accessible CPD Accredited certificate on successful course completion
• 24/7 access to the course for lifetime
• Developed by qualified professionals with updated resources
• Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday – Friday)
• No hidden fees or exam charges

Description

This CPD Accreditated Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Course has been devised and developed by industry professionals who have been working in the hazard nullification business for decades. We will provide you with easy to apprehend lessons as well as insightful quizzes after course completion and attain versatile in-depth oversight of the entire COSHH regulations.

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Key Features included In This CPD Accreditated Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Course:

• Understand the principles of control
• Understand how to identify hazards and risks
• Identify what is needed for a safe system of work

Module 01: COSHH Basics

• Substances hazardous to health
• Workplaces in the risk of hazardous substances
• Dangers of hazardous substances
• Key statistics
• Advantages of compliance with COSHH
• The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974

Module 02: COSHH Regulations

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 2002
• The CLP regulation
• Approved Code of Practice (ACoP)
• Law enforcement
• COSHH employer responsibilities
• Employee responsibilities

Module 03: Hazardous Substances-Related Health Concerns

• Major health hazards
• High-risk professions
• Entry pathways
• Dermatitis
• Asthma
• Health implications of hazardous substances
• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)

Module 04: Determining Hazardous Substances

• Labelling chemicals
• Safety data sheets
• Emergency protocols
• Dangerous substances
• Flammable substances
• Asthma
• Asbestos
• Lead 

Module 05: COSHH Risk Assessment and Control

• Defining risk assessment
• Steps in risk assessment
• Identifying the hazards
• Determining who is susceptible to harm and how
• Evaluating risks
• Substituting substances

Module 06: Risk Control Management

• Principles of good practice
• Hierarchy of control
• Hierarchy of control- elimination & substitution
• Engineering controls
• Administrative controls
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Module 07: Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)

• Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)

Updated on 08 March, 2022 - Read Less