Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Level 2 Award Principles of COSHH
Half day. Cost per delegate £45
Course 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
Programme
9.15 Arrival
9.30 Welcome and introductions
9.40 Definingand identifying hazardous substances
10.15 Routes of entry and effects: ,
video clip – ‘what went wrong’
10.40 COSHH regulations, assessments, product supply labels, safety data sheets
11.00 Break
11.15 Hazards, risks & control measures
hierarchy of control:
11.30 Workshop – COSHH risk assessments
Video clip - ‘Rash Decisions’
12.15 Multiple choice examination
12.45 Evaluation/Close
It is a requirement that candidates present photo ID such as a passport or driving licence to the trainer at the start of the course
Assessment method:Candidates who achieve a pass in the 30 question multiple-choice examination will be awarded the Principles of COSHH Certificate awarded by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. The examination papers are marked by the awarding body and it normally takes around five weeks for the certificates to be returned.
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Pre-course reading and course information
Candidates will be supplied with handouts and no pre-course reading is necessary although it is useful to read your organisation COSHH rules prior to the course. Please bring any COSHH documentation you wish to discuss during the course.
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Discounts and terms and conditions
If 3 places are booked on the same course we will give you a 5% discount. If 6 places are booked on the same course we will give you a 10% discount. To make a discounted booking please e-mail rlbransby@btconnect.com with your request and we can confirm if the places you need are available and give you details to make a direct payment into our bank. For more than 10 delegates it is often cheaper to have your own course, so contact rlbransby@btconnect.com to obtain an exact quotation
Terms and conditions key points
You may cancel a booking up to 21 days before the first course date for a full refund less £5 administration fee per person
You may substitute another person to take your place up to the first day of the course
We may cancel any course without notice and we will let you know as soon as we can and will return your fees. For full details of terms click here
