Principles of COSHH

Course Information

Date of Next Course: Upon Request

Venue: HFR Solutions Training Centre, Hessle, Nr Hull

Duration: 1/2 Day

Duration: Three Years

Our Principles of COSHH training is tailored to the particular substances and risks that your employees face and handle frequently.

The course syllabus focuses on:

Correct storage	Correct handling of the actual substances you use
Incorporating into your firm's specific health and safety policy and operating procedures

Various employees are likely to encounter hazardous substances to some extent. There are various substances which are hazardous to human health, ranging from minor irritants to potential killers, depending on both the type of substance and the exposure levels.

These substances can be:

• Asbestos dust
• Chemical ingredients
• Cleaning products
• Waste products (produced at the end of a process)

The sheer number of hazardous substances throughout the world means that organisations in different industries will face different hazards according to their manufacturing process, the products and services they provide. COSHH training should form part of your continuous health and safety training programme.

Course Benefits

Upon completion of this Principles of COSHH training course, delegates will have a sound understanding of their personal and legal responsibilities for the control of chemical and hazardous substances within the workplace.

Course benefits include:

• Recognised qualification
• Qualified and experienced trainers - many HFR Solutions CIC trainers hold vast experience in hazardous materials and Coshh regulations
• ISO accredited business - ISO9001, ISO14001 & ISO 18001
• Company Interest Company - all surplus profits are reinvested into HFR Solutions CIC, or safety initiatives through Humberside Fire & Rescue or the local community
• Purpose-built training facilities - providing ideal environments for both practical and theory-based learning
• Peace of mind for you – we have successfully delivered numerous COSHH-related courses and content

Learning Outcomes

This One-Day COSHH Awareness training course is designed for people who deal with hazardous substances on a daily basis and covers:

• Improved procedures - for the safe handling of chemical substances
• Increased capabilities - safe handling and risk assessment of hazardous substances
• Risk mitigation -risk faced by employees who frequently handle these substances
• Responsibilities - better understanding of workplace legal responsibilities for the control of chemical and hazardous substances
• Investment in your employees and business - improved workpalce safety
• Increased confidence - your delegates will be trained in best practice processes for managing chemicals and hazardous substances
• Upskilled employees and contractors 

Relevant Legislation

If you hold a health and safety related-role within your business, you may find these additional resources useful;

Equipment

• Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002
• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992

General

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA)
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Injury Reporting

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (1995) – RIDDOR

Machinery

• Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
• Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992
• Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

Manual Handling

• Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) 1992 and revised version March 2004

Risk Assessments

• Management of Health & Safety at Work regulations 1992

Related Health & Safety Legislation Links

https://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/index.htm

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