Gilbertson Kitchener - First Aid and Health & Safety Training

COSHH

Course length: 3-4 hrs

Course outline

• Brief overview of COSHH Regulations
• Brief overview of CHiPS Regulations
• Means of entry of chemicals into the body
• Effect of chemicals on the body
• COSHH risk assessment process
• Risk assessment control measures
• Hazard data sheets
• Definition of Haz-chem symbols
• Brief overview of current exposure limits

Objectives:

• Explain what is meant by hazardous substance
• Explain how hazardous substances can cause illness
• State the main ways that hazardous substances can be identified
• State the principles for controlling hazardous substances
• Have a general knowledge of the risk assessment process
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of COSHH

Where can I attend a course?

Open courses are run throughout the UK . By arrangement we can provide you with bespoke in-house courses to suit your specific training needs. We will be happy to discuss these with you, for the dates of our open courses or help with an assessment of risk, please call or ask for more information by contacting us, using our link at the top of this page.