Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH

Course Overview

This course reflects the requirements of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and gives an appreciation of the hazards and measures required to control the risks associated with the use of hazardous substances in the workplace.

Who Should Attend

This qualification will benefit anyone working with hazardous substances in a workplace and the programme focuses on the information employees need to know regarding substance hazards and their control.

Course Content

·      Introduction to COSHH

·      Explain the term “substance hazardous to health”

·      Common hazardous substances found in the workplace

·      Important of risk assessment

·      Accidents and ill-health caused by hazardous substances

·      COSHH Regulations

·      Health Problems

·      Identifying hazard substances

·      Controlling hazardous substances

·      Define hazard and risk and authorised user

·      Explain control measures

·      Use and care of personal protective equipment

·      Safe systems of work

·      First Aid

·      COSHH assessments

·      Employers’ and employees responsibilities

·      Recoding and monitoring COSHH assessments

·      Health surveillance

Course Objectives

Successful completion of the training programme and assessment will enable candidates to understand:

·      The scope of hazardous substances in the workplace

·      The range of legislation covering hazardous substances

·      How hazardous substances adversely affect health

·      Methods of identification for hazardous substances

·      Sources of guidance available for the safe use of hazardous substances

·      The range of control measures available for the safe use of hazardous substances

·      The purpose and content of COSHH assessments

Certification

Assessment method:  Examination paper consisting of 30 multiple choice questions; Time allowed – 1 hour

CIEH Level 2 Award in COSHH