COSSH - Control of Substances Hazards to Health Training
Protect your workforce from hazardous substances and ensure full legal compliance.
This instructor-led COSHH Awareness course equips employees and employers with the knowledge to safely handle, store, use, and dispose of hazardous substances in the workplace. Delegates gain practical understanding of risks, responsibilities, and control measures required under UK health and safety legislation.
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Duration: 2.5 hours
Up to 15 delegates per session
Certificate issued on completion
Instructor-led delivery
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Improve hazardous substance awareness
Strengthen workplace
compliance
Reduce exposure-related
incidents
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations require employers to protect workers from the risks associated with hazardous substances.
This training provides essential knowledge on identifying hazardous substances, understanding associated risks, and implementing appropriate control measures. Delegates learn safe handling procedures, correct storage practices, and emergency response actions in case of spills or exposure.
The course supports compliance with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and helps organisations build a proactive safety culture.
PROBLEMS THIS TRAINING HELPS YOU AVOID
Failure to manage hazardous substances properly can result in serious consequences.
This course helps prevent:
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Chemical burns or respiratory illnesses
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Enforcement notices or
fines
Long-term occupational health conditions
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Poor staff awareness of substance risks
Accidental contamination or spills
Improper disposal leading to environmental harm
Effective COSHH awareness ensures hazards are controlled before harm occurs.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is suitable for:
Employees handling hazardous substances
Supervisors overseeing chemical use
Warehouse and storage staff
Maintenance personnel
Employers responsible for compliance
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, delegates will:
Understand COSHH legal responsibilities
Identify hazardous substances in the workplace
Recognise associated health risks
Apply safe handling and storage practices
Respond appropriately to exposure incidents
Understand disposal and control measures
COURSE CONTENT
01
What is COSHH?
03
Identifying hazardous substances
05
Risk assessment and control measures
07
Emergency procedures and spill response
02
Legal duties of employers and employees
04
Understanding safety data sheets
06
Safe storage and handling procedures
08
Monitoring and review
We can also tailor elements of the programme to match specific operational environments.
DELIVERY OPTIONS
We provide flexible delivery to suit your operations:
Onsite at your premises
Virtual instructor-led sessions
Group training for up to 15 delegates
Flexible dates available
CERTIFICATION
All delegates receive certification upon successful completion of the course, supporting workplace compliance and audit requirements.
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