COSHH

COSHH Risk Assesssment
CIEH Principles of COSHH

COSHH Risk Assessment

Half Day

Objectives:

• By the end of the workshop participants will be able to:
• Understand the legal requirement to carry out COSHH risk assessments
• Understand the hazards associated with substances and routes of entry into the body.
• Recognise the factors to consider when assessing risk and the hierarchy of control measures used.
• Understand the terms and application of control limits and measurements of exposure.

Timetable

9.15      Arrival
9.30      Legal requirement to carry out COSHH risk assessments
10.00    The hazards associated with substances: types, routes, effects
10.15    video clip and discussion ‘what went wrong?’
10.30    Control measures- hierarchy of control
11.00    Break
11.00    Workshop – COSHH  risk assessments, video clip - ‘Rash Decisions’
12.00    Recording, reviewing and monitoring: reason for, frequency
12.30    Evaluation & Close

Award

CIEH Principles of COSHH

Aim:
Principles of COSHH is a stand-alone qualification aimed at those who use hazardous substances at work. The course will introduce students to the hazards associated with those substances, the risks and controls and what to expect from a COSHH assessment.

Objectives:

• Examine the term hazardous substances and give examples
• Understand how hazardous substances can cause ill health and give examples
• Recognise the principles for controlling risks from hazardous substances and apply these in a practical context
• Recognise the purpose and value of conducting COSHH assessments and what staff can expect of such assessments
• Understand the basic requirements of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
  
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  Programme  (times may vary – refer to your joining instructions)
  
  9.15      Arrival
  9.30      Welcome and introductions
  9.40      Defining & identifyinghazardous substances
  10.15    Routes of entry and effects, acute, chronic, intermediate, video clip
  10.40    COSHH regulations, assessments, product supply labels, safety data sheets
  11.00    Break
  11.15    Hazards, risks, and control activities
  11.35    Quiz
  11.50    COSHH assessment
  12.10    Self assessment quiz
  12.25    Multiple choice examination
  12.45    Close
  
  Award
  
  Candidates who achieve a pass in the multiple-choice examination will be awarded the Principles of COSHH Certificate awarded by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
  
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