Many industrial processes may involve potentially hazardous substances. Even simple cleaning, essential to all pleasant working environments require the use of detergents, degreasers and other potentially harmful substances.
In 2002, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations were introduced, setting out the controls and measures management must take to ensure that employees and others do not become ill. Those responsible for health and safety COSHH training in the workplace must have knowledge of their responsibilities under the COSHH Regulations.
This COSHH course will provide an excellent and simple way of understanding the regulations and substances used in your workplace
The course is divided into 5 sections:
Introduction
- What is COSHH?
- Legislation
Substances
- What are hazardous substances
- How do they get into your body
Effects on the body
- The heart, lungs, skin, kidneys and nervous system
- Acute effects
- Chronic effects
Risk Assessment
- How to conduct a COSHH Risk assessment – a step-by-step guide
- Risk control
Personal Protective Equipment
- What is PPE?
- Different types of PPE for the body
Cost of this course is £68 per delegate plus VAT.
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