What you will learn
This online COSHH Training will introduce you to the knowledge and processes necessary for handling or transporting hazardous materials.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Identify different hazardous substances.
- Understand the COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations 2002.
- Recognise various hazard symbols.
- Recognise health issues associated with hazardous substances.
- Assess risks and implement control measures to manage them.
- Understand both employer and employee COSHH responsibilities.
- Understand the advantages of COSHH for both employees and employers.
- Familiarise yourself with the steps of the COSHH risk assessment.
- Know the appropriate actions for staff to take in the event of accidents or emergencies.
- Learn how to undertake health surveillance to protect employees from workplace risks.
Modules
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1. Introduction to the COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulation
2. Compliance for Employers and Employees
3. Identifying Hazards and Evaluating Risks
In this module, you will review the eight steps of the COSHH risk assessment, focusing particularly on the first three steps. You will also learn about the different forms of hazardous substances, pinpoint those at risk and evaluate associated risks. You will also learn about the mandatory information suppliers of hazardous substances must provide.
4. COSHH Risk Assessments
5. Enforcement of COSHH Regulations
6. COSHH Case Studies
7. COSHH Basics
8. Globally Harmonised System (GHS) for Hazard Classification and Labelling
9. Health Problems Related to Hazardous Substances
10. Dealing with Accidents and Emergencies
11. Monitoring Exposure and Health Surveillance
Health surveillance is about identifying early indications of deteriorating health. In this module, we look at the seven steps of health surveillance management protocol that employers should adopt. In addition, you will learn about COSHH vulnerable groups and the strategies to monitor, prevent and control exposure.
Who is this course for?
- Agricultural workers
- Beauty professionals such as beauticians and hairdressers
- Builders
- Cleaning staff
- Decorators
- Engineers, including manufacturing and production workers
- Mechanics
- Offshore oil and gas workers
- Healthcare professionals
- Waste management and environmental services workers
- Laboratory technicians
- Pharmaceutical workers
- Transport and logistical workers involved in transporting hazardous goods
- Office workers that may come across hazardous substances
Certification
This online COSHH Training is assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and accredited by The CPD Group.
Upon successful completion of this online course, you’ll be sent a personalised digital certificate as a PDF, enabling you to download and print it.
You can access a copy, reprint or download this certificate on our LMS (Learning Management System). This is your proof that you have been trained in health and safety best practices and achieved compliance. The certificates include a verification number so anybody can authenticate the certificate’s legitimacy.
Our certifications include a renewal date but there is no legal requirement to renew your training and certificate within a specific timeframe. However, we do recommend that you arrange refresher training after 2 years as health and safety guidance does change. You should update your health and safety knowledge and skills regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is COSHH and why is training important?
COSHH (which stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) consists of a set of regulations that require employers to control their staff’s exposure to hazardous substances and for employees who work or encounter hazardous substances to have the knowledge of how to work with them safely. Under the COSHH Regulations (2002) and subsequent amendments, employers are legally required to provide adequate training to employees who work with hazardous substances.
If these regulations are not followed there may be legal consequences and lead to reputational damage. COSHH training ensures that employees are well informed about COSHH obligations, understand the risks associated with hazardous substances and learn how to safely handle, store and dispose of them. It helps prevent accidents, injuries, and long-term health problems, as well as ensures they meet their legal duty to protect the health and safety of their employees.
How often should you do COSHH training?
Employers should make sure that employees who start a new role working with hazardous substances receive COSHH training and this is tailored to their needs. The COSHH training should be refreshed regularly so employees are up to date with the latest processes and best practices. There is no legal expiry date for COSHH training, and it is at the employers’ discretion as to how often COSHH training is refreshed. This can depend on the nature of the business/setting, the types of hazardous substances used and the level of risk involved in conjunction with the risk assessment findings. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides further advice and guidance on COSHH.
Is COSHH training a legal requirement?
Employers are legally required to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and the subsequent 2004 amendment. The regulations make it a legal requirement for employers to establish a range of measures to reduce these risks, including training. As a result, employers must ensure their employees have the knowledge and skills to ensure legal compliance and protect their staff’s health. Training is key to ensuring this as if this regulation is not followed, then there may be legal consequences and damage to a business’s reputation. Course certificates can be shown as evidence that employees have received comprehensive COSHH training.
Who needs COSHH training?
Employers must provide training, information and instruction for any employees who work with substances hazardous to health. This is the last step in the eight basic measures that should be taken to comply with the regulations surrounding COSHH. Our COSHH training is accessible and relevant to all levels of employees who regularly or may encounter hazardous substances in the workplace.
Is asbestos included in COSHH?
Asbestos, though a hazardous material, is not covered under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002. Instead, asbestos safety is regulated by its own specific set of regulations, known as The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. This is because asbestos is considered hazardous enough to warrant its own dedicated rules and guidelines, separate from the general provisions of COSHH.
