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COSHH Awareness Training Course

COSHH Awareness Training equips staff with the knowledge to safely handle substances hazardous to health in the workplace.

The course covers key areas including hazard identification, understanding warning symbols, risk assessment procedures, and control measures aligned with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002.

Learners gain useful insight into exposure routes, health effects, and how to respond in an emergency. This course can be combined with Spill Kit Training to also teach staff about spill contamination, proper use of PPE, safe disposal methods, and environmental regulations to ensure compliance.

Current COSHH regulations (2002, as amended) require employers to assess risks, control exposure, provide training, monitor health, and implement emergency procedures for handling hazardous substances in the workplace.

Ideal for care, cleaning, maintenance, and industrial settings, this training promotes legal compliance, reduces workplace risks, and supports a safer working environment. Certification is provided upon completion, with options for onsite, virtual, or e-learning delivery.

COSHH Training course pairs well with Fire Safety, Manual Handling, Spill Kit, Infection Control, and Health & Safety Awareness to build a comprehensive foundation in workplace risk management and regulatory compliance.

Who Should Take This Training?

The list of people who should take the co:

  • Care workers and healthcare staff
  • Cleaners and janitors
  • Maintenance and facilities workers
  • Factory and warehouse staff
  • Construction workers
  • Hairdressers and beauty therapists
  • School and nursery staff
  • Laboratory and science technicians
  • Catering and kitchen staff
  • Office staff and managers in environments with hazardous substances

Course Benefits:

Key benefits of completing COSHH Course especially for employers and employees:

  • Legal compliance: Helps your organisation follow the rules set by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.
  • Risk reduction: Reduces the chance of being exposed to harmful substances, lowering the risk of illness, injury, or damage to the environment.
  • Better safety culture: Raises awareness and responsibility among staff, encouraging safer ways of working.
  • Confidence at work: Gives employees the knowledge to handle hazardous materials safely, understand safety data sheets, and deal with spills or exposure properly.
  • Less time off: Helps stop health problems caused by work, leading to fewer sick days and better productivity.
  • Ready for inspections: Helps keep the right records and be prepared for visits from the HSE or other safety inspectors.

Within an initial workplace gap analysis, the following areas are reviewed (if applicable):

  • General Safety Requirements
  • Safety Management Systems
  • Risk Assessments
  • COSHH Assessments
  • Asbestos
  • Maintenance
  • Training
  • Emergency Equipment and Procedures
  • First Aid
  • Welfare
  • Noise
  • Working at Height
  • Site Traffic
  • Company Vehicles
  • Meeting the Public
  • Confined Space
  • Accident/Incident Investigation
  • Lone Workers
  • Personal Protection Equipment
  • Display Screen Equipment

Can you answer No to any of these questions?

  Yes No
 Do you comply with H&S at Work Act and Management of H&S Regs?  
 Do you have a Safety Management System?  
 Do you have Risk Assessments?  
 Do you have COSHH assessments?  
 Is all your equipment tested & maintained?  
 Do you have Fire and other emergency procedures?  
 Do all your staff have basic safety awareness training?  
 Do you have Risk Assessments in place and do you review them regularly?  

Call us on (0114) 253 7222 to discuss how we can help, or email enquiries@safecaretraining.com for more details.

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Objectives

Intended for all personnel this course provides an effective appreciation of the requirements of controlling hazardous substances in the workplace. The course introduces the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, the duties imposed on employers and employees, and how best these requirements can be implemented in the workplace.

Contents

  • Legislation
  • Employer duties
  • Employee duties
  • Risk assessment
  • Prevention and control of exposure
  • Control methods
  • Monitoring exposure
  • Health surveillance
  • Information, instruction and training
  • Workplace exposure limits
  • Personal protective equipment

Course Duration – 2-3 Hrs

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. State the importance of COSHH.
  2. Describe Legislation related to COSHH.
  3. Explain Employers’ Responsibilities & Employees Responsibilities.
  4. State how to identify hazards.
  5. State controlling hazards & taking precautions.
  6. Define Risk Assessment.

 Course Outline

This course helps learners understand how to safely work with or around hazardous substances, in line with UK health and safety regulations.

1. What is COSHH?

  • What COSHH means
  • Why it is important to know about COSHH
  • Simple examples of dangerous substances

2. COSHH and the Law

  • The main safety laws in the UK
  • What the law says about working with harmful substances
  • Who checks if the rules are being followed (HSE)

3. Who Does What?

  • Employers (the company or boss)
    • Must keep workers safe
    • Must give training and safety gear
  • Employees (the workers)
    • Must follow safety rules
    • Must tell someone if something is wrong

4. Spotting Harmful Substances

  • What harmful substances look like (chemicals, dust, fumes)
  • Reading warning labels and safety signs
  • Knowing COSHH symbols (like the skull or flame)

5. Staying Safe

  • How to control or stop harm (like using masks or proper storage)
  • How to handle and throw away harmful substances safely
  • What to do if there is a spill or emergency

6. Checking for Risks

  • What a risk assessment is
  • How to check for dangers at work
  • Why it’s important to review these checks often

 

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