COSHH Awareness

Objectives

Intended for all personnel this course provides an effective appreciation of the requirements of controlling hazardous substances in the workplace. The course introduces the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, the duties imposed on employers and employees, and how best these requirements can be implemented in the workplace.

Contents

• Legislation
• Employer duties
• Employee duties
• Risk assessment
• Prevention and control of exposure
• Control methods
• Monitoring exposure
• Health surveillance
• Information, instruction and training
• Workplace exposure limits
• Personal protective equipment

Course Duration – ½ day