Course Overview
This Course is for anyone who is likely to come into contact with hazardous substances within a variety of working environments including: manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and office environments. It gives learners the knowledge to recognise the risks associated with hazardous substances and how to control them. Subjects covered include laws relating to hazardous substances in the workplace, risk assessments, safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace, control precautions and procedures for dealing with hazardous substances.
Who Should Attend
Designed for those responsible for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) at work, as well as employees who use hazardous substances in manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and offices.
What Will You Learn
Identify the hazards associated with those substances;
Identify the risks and controls available to deal with the substances;
Identify what to expect from a COSHH assessment.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this qualification.