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COSHH Training Course - 5mins AI

COSHH Training Course

Master hazardous substance control, UK regulations, and workplace safety compliance

Why COSHH Training Is Essential for Workplace Safety

COSHH compliance is a legal requirement under UK law, with HSE enforcement action for breaches including improvement notices, prohibition notices, and prosecution. Hazardous substances cause over 13,000 deaths annually from occupational lung disease and cancer, making proper control measures essential for comprehensive worker protection and regulatory compliance.

Our course covers the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended) and UK REACH requirements. Learn to identify hazardous substances, understand control measures, implement safety procedures, and protect workers from chemical, biological, and physical hazards across manufacturing, healthcare, laboratory, and office environments.

Why This Training Is Essential for Your Organization

Workplace exposure to hazardous substances results in serious health conditions ranging from skin irritation to respiratory disease and cancer. The Health and Safety Executive reports that occupational lung disease and cancer from hazardous substance exposure cause over 13,000 deaths annually in the UK, representing a significant portion of work-related fatalities.

Organizations that fail to implement proper COSHH controls face severe consequences including HSE enforcement action, unlimited fines, business closure, and personal prosecution of responsible managers. Beyond legal compliance, effective COSHH training prevents workplace accidents, reduces long-term health liabilities, protects employee wellbeing, and demonstrates corporate responsibility for worker safety.

Learning Outcomes

Master COSHH Regulations Framework

Understand COSHH 2002 regulations and UK REACH requirements for controlling hazardous substances in all workplace environments.

Apply Hazard Identification Skills

Master GB CLP classification and GHS symbols to identify and assess chemical, biological, and physical workplace hazards effectively.

Understand Exposure Routes and Effects

Learn about inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, and injection pathways plus immediate versus long-term health consequences.

Implement Control Measures

Master Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs), ventilation systems, personal protective equipment, and hierarchy of controls.

Execute Emergency Procedures

Learn incident response protocols, exposure treatment procedures, and regulatory reporting requirements for hazardous substance incidents.

Course Modules

Introduction to COSHH and Key Regulations

Learn COSHH 2002 regulations and UK REACH requirements for controlling hazardous substances. Understand legal obligations and identify common workplace hazards including cleaning products, paints, dusts, fumes, and biological agents across various work environments.

Identifying Hazardous Substances and Effects

Master the four main exposure routes (inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, injection) and understand immediate versus long-term health effects. Learn about Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) and implement proper safety data sheet (SDS) review procedures.

Hazard Symbols and Classification Systems

Recognize GB CLP and GHS hazard symbols including health hazard, toxic, corrosive, flammable, and irritant classifications. Understand international standardization and proper interpretation of warning symbols for safe substance handling.

Risk Assessment and Control Measures

Conduct comprehensive COSHH risk assessments using the hierarchy of controls. Learn to implement engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment while monitoring effectiveness and maintaining compliance documentation.

Emergency Response and Incident Management

Master emergency procedures for hazardous substance exposure including first aid measures, spillage containment, evacuation protocols, and regulatory reporting requirements. Learn post-incident investigation and continuous improvement processes.

Role-Based Best Practices for COSHH Safety

Employers and Managers

  • Conduct comprehensive COSHH risk assessments for all hazardous substances
  • Provide adequate control measures including ventilation systems and PPE
  • Maintain current safety data sheets and implement health surveillance programs
  • Ensure regular COSHH training updates and monitor control measure effectiveness

Supervisors and Team Leaders

  • Monitor proper use of control measures and protective equipment daily
  • Investigate exposure incidents immediately and maintain accurate records
  • Coordinate with occupational health services for employee monitoring
  • Escalate COSHH concerns to management and report breaches promptly

All Workers and Employees

  • Read labels and safety data sheets before handling any substances
  • Use provided control measures correctly including ventilation and PPE
  • Follow strict hygiene practices and report symptoms immediately
  • Never bypass safety procedures and consult supervisors when uncertain
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is COSHH and why is compliance important?
COSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended), UK law requiring employers to control exposure to hazardous substances including chemicals, dusts, fumes, and biological agents. Compliance prevents occupational diseases, avoids HSE enforcement action, and protects worker health.
Who needs COSHH training in my organization?
All employees who work with or may encounter hazardous substances need COSHH training, including those handling cleaning products, chemicals, dusts, fumes, and biological agents in manufacturing, healthcare, laboratories, and office environments.
What are hazard symbols and how do I interpret them?
GB CLP and GHS standardized symbols including health hazard, toxic (skull and crossbones), corrosive, flammable, and irritant warnings that identify substance dangers and required safety precautions. These symbols provide immediate visual identification of potential risks.
How do I handle hazardous substances safely in the workplace?
Read safety data sheets thoroughly, use provided control measures including ventilation and PPE, follow workplace exposure limits strictly, maintain excellent hygiene practices, report concerns immediately, and always consult supervisors when uncertain about procedures.
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