Principles of COSHH Training – details

Duration: This is a half day course (4 hours) We can be flexible with the delivery of the training to suit your business needs – please discuss with us when making your booking.

Course aims: This Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification specifically designed to provide candidates with a basic knowledge of COSHH regulations and requirements. Suitable for all employees, this 4 hour course is ideal for those who wish to work in environments with hazardous substances, such as: healthcare, manufacturing, cleaning, transport, utilities and office environments.

Call us on 01978 884 775 or 0151 515 0416 and ask to speak with one of our Training Consultants to discuss your Training requirements and pricing. High Quality Training and competitively priced to meet your Training budget.

Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH – Course Content:

This course can be tailored to your business needs and your industry background, the content will cover the following subjects:

Legal requirements relating to hazardous substances in the workplace:

Employer duties

Employee duties

Consequences for non-compliance

Communicating safety information

• The different forms that hazardous substances can take
• Effects that may arise after exposure to hazardous substances
• The different routes that hazardous substances can enter the body
• How risk assessments reduce accidents and ill health at work
• The five step process of risk assessment
• The control hierarchy in relation to the safe use, handling, transporting, storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health
• Information to refer to when identifying and using hazardous substances
• Procedures for dealing with an incident involving hazardous substances