Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

IIRSM & Institute of Hospitality Approved

Course Overview

This course comprehensively covers the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations, essential for individuals exposed to hazardous substances at work and for line managers responsible for their safety. It defines “Substances Hazardous to Health” as those classified as “very toxic, toxic, harmful, corrosive, or irritant” under the Classification, Labelling, and Packaging Regulation (CLP), aligned with the REACH regulations introduced to protect human health and the environment.

Learning Objectives

By completing this course, participants will:

• Understand the scope and importance of COSHH regulations.
• Recognize different types of hazardous substances and their classifications.
• Identify various forms of exposure to hazardous substances.
• Comprehend regulatory requirements and approved labelling standards.
• Learn how to assess risks associated with COSHH.
• Apply practical risk assessment techniques in workplace scenarios.
• Implement effective exposure control measures.
• Maintain ongoing control over hazardous substances.
• Develop training programs and emergency planning procedures.
• Summarize key concepts covered in the course.

Course Modules

• Module 1: Introducing COSHH (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 2: Different Types of Hazard (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 3: Different Types of Exposure (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 4: Regulations and Approved Labelling (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 5: Assessing COSHH Risks (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 6: The Risk Assessment in Practice (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 7: Exposure Control (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 8: Staying in Control (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 9: Training and Emergency Planning (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 10: Course Summary (Pass % Required: 70)

Recommended System Requirements

• Browser: Up-to-date web browser
• Video: Up-to-date video drivers
• Memory: 1GB+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mbps+)

Duration

125 minutes (Note: Based on video content duration, rounding off; excludes loading and thinking time for questions).