Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH Assessment) (1 Day)

The hazards of work are generally recognised and controlled. However, the long-term chronic or indeed some short term or acute effects of exposure to substances remains a major problem within our working environment. It is only in the recent past that some of the suffering from long-term exposures to hazardous substance has come to light; the effects on the individual, the costs to the employer and to the nation are becoming far higher than other safety related costs.

Objectives

The course examines the legislation, control strategy and the effects of exposure to substances in the workplace. On completion delegates will:

• Understand the principals of the COSHH Regulations
• Understand the effects of substances on the body
• Know where and how to interpret sources of information

Content

What the law requires

An outline of the COSHH Regulations
The main provisions
Duty of employers
Duty of employees

Understanding Data Sheets

What is a hazardous substance
Recognising hazard symbols
Routes of entry to the body

Control strategy

Elimination
Substitution
Physical controls
Systems of work
Personal protective equipment - PPE

Risk Assessment

Conducting COSHH assessments
Record keeping

Summary and Close

Note: This course can be tailored to meet your exact needs. The course can be provided locally in Bath, Bristol, the Southwest or anywhere in the UK or overseas. For further information or to obtain a quotation contact Line Business Services Ltd on 0117 986 2194

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