E - Learning: COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)

COSHH

Hazardous substances can cause health problems on a short or long term basis. Every year thousands of accidents happen involving hazardous substances in some shape or form and it is paramount that people in the workplace have adequate knowledge to be able to deal with these risks.

The purpose of the COSHH course is to raise awareness of the main points in the safe handling and use of hazardous substances. Your employees will be better prepared and will be much less susceptible to harming themselves or their workmates.

A complete training module for controlling harmful and hazardous substances in the workplace

Covered in this training module:

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 CSOHH Risk Assessment - a step by step guide
• Risk control

Personal Protective Equipment

• What is PPE?
• Different types of PPE for the body