The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) course helps you understand how to work safely around harmful substances. You will learn what COSHH is, how to spot risky materials, and what laws guide their use. The course also covers how to assess risk, apply control measures, and prevent health issues at work.
Whether you work in cleaning, manufacturing, healthcare, or another hands-on job, this course gives you the knowledge to protect yourself and others.
Course Curriculum
✓ Module 01: COSHH Explained
✓ Module 02: COSHH Regulations
✓ Module 03: Health Problems Related to Hazardous Substances
✓ Module 04: Identifying Hazardous Substances
✓ Module 05: COSHH Risk Assessments
✓ Module 06: Control Measures and Monitoring
✓ Module 07: Implementing Control Measures
Learning Outcomes
- Explain what COSHH is and why it matters.
- Understand the laws and rules behind COSHH.
- Recognise the health effects of harmful substances.
- Identify different types of hazardous materials.
- Carry out COSHH risk assessments.
- Use safety labels and data sheets.
- Apply control measures to lower risk.
- Monitor exposure to harmful substances.
- Help create a safe work setting.
- Follow correct safety procedures every day.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for anyone working with or around chemicals or hazardous materials. It suits cleaners, lab staff, engineers, factory workers, and health and safety teams. If you want to stay safe at work and follow UK laws, this course is for you.
Eligibility Requirements
You don’t need any previous training. A basic understanding of English and a willingness to learn are enough to get started.
Career Path
This course supports many roles where safety and chemicals are involved. It can help you work as a Health and Safety Assistant, Lab Technician, Cleaner, Site Worker, Maintenance Operative, or any role involving workplace safety. It also supports further study in health and safety.
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