Get the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct effective risk assessments for hazardous substances in the workplace.

course duration
1 Day

course location

Course Schedule
On request

entry requirements
None.

Course cost
£270
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Why take this course?
You'll learn how to identify and manage risks from hazardous substances, implement proper controls, and ensure workplace compliance with health and safety regulations. This training is essential for managers, supervisors, and other individuals responsible for ensuring the safety of workers who may be exposed to hazardous substances.

What You Will Learn
- Understanding how substances hazardous to health cause harm
- Identifying and classifying hazardous substances
- Finding out about the properties of substances hazardous to health
- Definition of terms used to describe the hazards
- Risk phrases and their use
- Routes into the body and potential effects.
- The principles of COSHH assessment
- Pitching the assessment at a suitable and sufficient level
- Using the HSE COSHH Essentials system
- Developing and implementing control strategies
- An example COSHH assessment
- Monitoring and surveillance techniques
Why this course is important
Scenarios for Use
- Assessing risks associated with hazardous substances.
- Implementing workplace controls to minimize chemical exposure.
- Training teams on COSHH regulations and safe handling practices.
- Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Responding to incidents involving hazardous substances.
The Risk We Address
Hazardous substances pose significant risks to workers' health and safety, potentially leading to serious illness or death. Many workplaces struggle to effectively assess or mitigate these risks, due to a lack of expertise and understanding of COSHH regulations. This course is designed to address these challenges, equipping participants with the essential skills and knowledge to identify hazards, evaluate risks and implement effective control measures to ensure a safer workplace and compliance with legal requirements for your specific business..
Skills and Knowledge Gained
Participants will learn how to conduct thorough COSHH risk assessments and implement effective controls to minimise exposure to hazardous substances. This course also educates participants on how to interpret safety data sheets, use personal protective equipment (PPE) effectively and develop safety practices that align with legal standards to protect employees health and ensure regulatory compliance.

assessment type
Written and Practical assessment

Certification gained
Awarded on successful completion of this course.
Where does training take place?
Our Training Facility
Our purpose-built training facility in Kintore features six custom-fitted classrooms with IT and presentation equipment, along with state-of-the-art practical training areas for courses such as working at height, confined space entry, and rigging and lifting.
On-Site At Your Workplace
We bring training directly to you by delivering customised courses at your workplace, meaning participants can apply what they’ve learned to their specific working environments, reinforcing key safety measures and learning outcomes. We offer flexibility to suit your schedule, whether it’s back-to-back courses or multi-location training over a series of dates.
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