COSHH

Overview

Hazardous substances can threaten short or long term health. There are thousands of accidents every year involving hazardous substances. This course is designed to raise awareness of the key points in the safe handling and use of hazardous substances that could harm you or your colleagues.

Objectives

At the end of the course, trainees will be able to:

• Define what the COSHH regulations are
• Identify the hazards in your workplace
• Recognise the key exposure routes and describe exposure limits
• Understand the importance of Safety Data Sheets
• Understand how to use Personal Protective Equipment correctly
• Recognise the importance of monitoring and health surveillance