Pivotal Performance

Overview

To provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the basis and application of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH).  Note that these regulations include requirements for a wide range of hazardous substances including chemicals, gases and biological agents such as legionella.

Benefits To You And Your Organisation

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of substances used throughout industry and commerce.
• Define the terms hazard, risk and danger.
• Understand the principles of assessing the risks that may arise from hazardous substances.
• Manage the responsibility of working with hazardous substances.
• Outline the COSHH Regulations and understand how to implement practices to fulfil their requirements.
• Understand the control methods required for hazardous substances.
• Identify the location of, and be able to obtain relevant hazard information.
• Evaluate engineering controls.
• Maintain the correct records.

Course Content Includes

• Properties of hazardous substances; gases, liquids, solids, organic and inorganic compounds, biological agents.
• Classification of substances including reference to the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (CHIP).  Symbols and data sheets.
• Health effects due to hazardous substances including dermatitis, sensitisation, occupational asthma and cancers.
• The nature of Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL’s)
• An outline of the requirements of the COSHH Regulations.
• Explanation of the control measures required for the use of hazardous substances.