7 COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) courses in Shirebrook

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN PRINCIPLES OF COSHH (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Face to Face: Half-day course * Virtual Classroom: Spread over 2 sessions of 2½ hr duration * COSHH: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 * Hazardous substances are everywhere, and COSHH assessments have to be undertaken in all businesses * Run in an engaging and interactive way - see the video below --------------------------------------------------------------------------------    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Contents: * Legal requirements relating to hazardous substances in the workplace * Employer duties * Employee duties * Consequences of 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 BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * COSHH stands for the 'Control of Substances Hazardous to Health' and falls under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 * This half day course is for all those who work, or wish to work, in a workplace that works with hazardous substances, such as in healthcare, in the manufacturing sector, cleaners, transport, utilities and even office environments * Hazardous substances are everywhere, and COSHH assessments have to be undertaken in all businesses * Candidates will learn about the legal requirements relating to hazardous substances, how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances, as well as the precautions and procedures required to ensure that the risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: This QA Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF) Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Principles of COSHH Certificate fulfills the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained appropriately. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/0775/4

COSHH training course will help to ensure that your business complies with relevant legislation...

This short course introduces staff to a range of hazardous substances, the risks and controls available, and what to expect from a control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) assessment. It prepares them to contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances in their workplaces. 1 DEFINITION AND TYPES * Defining what constitutes a substance hazardous to health in the workplace * Outlining the various types of hazardous substances 2 HEALTH EFFECTS * Exploring the health effects caused by exposure to hazardous substances * Routes of entry - exploring how substances can enter the body and methods of prevention 3 DATA * COSSH register * Data sheets * Risk assessments * Control options 4 RESPONSIBILITIES * An overview of the responsibilities imposed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

This course gives managers a better understanding of safety and the assessment of risk.

This course is designed to provide delegates with awareness in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and how it may affect them, their colleagues, and their employer.

This course aims to provide a more in depth understanding of COSHH & RIDDOR.

Health and safety course covering legislation for safety within care