COSHH is specific set of regulations in law which require employers to control all substances that are hazardous to health.
COSHH stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and it is essential that employees working with a wide range of substances are fully trained in how to meet the guidelines set out by COSHH.
They should also learn how to prevent exposure to the many potentially hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
What classes as a substance ‘hazardous to health’?
The legal definition of a substance ‘hazardous to health’ is described as “very toxic, toxic, harmful, corrosive or Irritant” under the Classification, Labeling and Packaging Regulation (CLP).
The regulation has been in force since January 2009 to combine with the already existing REACH regulations, in force across the EU since 2007. The core aim of the REACH legislation is to provide protection for human health and the environment from the use of chemicals.
Employees need to understand the importance of risk assessments on any substance and also the outcomes of a risk assessment.
COSHH Training
Our COSHH training course is designed to make it easy to ensure your employees have the knowledge they need to work safely. They will gain the information needed to understand what health hazards are, how to prevent harm to health through risk assessment and how to put the right control measures in place.
Online COSHH courses are an efficient and cost effective way of delivering the necessary training to employees. The benefits of online training include the time and cost saving but also the fact that it allows learners to study at their own pace and take the extra time (if needed) to fully digest the information.
Online training in COSHH supports different learning types and as an essential area of training in many industries from catering and hospitality to construction, cleaning and manufacturing. In almost every industry some kind of hazardous substances are used, whether it’s simply for cleaning or a more specific purpose.
Our health and safety online training courses allow your employees to gain the level of COSHH training needed to be able to work safely.
E-Learning courses
- COSHH – £15.00
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