COSHH 1 Day Training
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Prior Learning? – Some
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Pre-Course learning? – None required
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Certification – All candidates who successfully complete the module will be issued with a certificate of learning
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Duration - Approximately 6 hours.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH) training in the classroom...
We are able to deliver this CoSHH course at our own training centre in West Yorkshire, or at your premises if suitable facilities are available, where you will be instructed by our own health and safety consultant.
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Aims
This one-day course aims to equip delegates with the appropriate knowledge and practical skills which will enable them to make effective workplace CoSHH assessments with confidence. Assessment will be by a short end test.
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Who should complete this course?
The course is designed for employees with some knowledge of CoSHH and are involved with using hazardous substances and CoSHH Assessment.
Objectives
At the end of the programme, you should be able to:
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Outline legal requirements for control of hazardous substances (CoSHH, PPE, etc)
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Describe the main types of occupational health risk
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Outline a general strategy for control of occupational health risks
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Explain the nature of exposure limits and control limits
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Describe the main forms of chemical attack on the body and the main routes of entry to absorbing areas
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Outline control strategies for hazardous substances and biological agents
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Develop and use a simple risk assessment model for a range of hazardous substance risks Explain the principles of air contamination control by dilution and local exhaust ventilation
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Describe the main types of equipment available for protection against health hazards and circumstances in which personal protective equipment is appropriate
Programme summary
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Introduction to workplace concerns
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CoSHH Regulations
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The Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging)
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Regulations
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Collecting hazard data and making an assessment
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Chemical and biological health hazards
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Target organs and injury and disease
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Occupational exposure limits
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Monitoring requirements and techniques
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Personal and area sampling strategies
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Principles of workplace control
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Personal protective equipment
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Requirements for assessments
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Course review
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There is a multiple-choice assessment at the end of the course, with results provided immediately. 70% pass rate required.
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There is also a practical where candidates are required to carry out a risk assessment after the course to verify the learner’s understanding. This is to be submitted 2 weeks after the course.
COSHH Awareness Training
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Prior Learning? – None required
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Pre-Course learning? – None required
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Certification – All candidates who successfully complete the module will be issued with a certificate of learning
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Duration - Approximately 2.5 hours.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH) training in the classroom...
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We able to deliver this CoSHH course at our own training centre in West Yorkshire, or at your premises if suitable facilities are available, where you will be instructed by our own health and safety consultant.
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The CoSHH Awareness training course covers the following topics:
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What is a hazardous substance?
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Understanding warning symbols
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Understanding safety data sheets
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Exposure routes into the body
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Personal protective equipment
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Health conditions resulting from hazardous substances
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The learning outcomes for the CoSHH Awareness training course are:
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Gaining a better understanding of health and safety risks relating to hazardous substances.
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Learning to identify the different hazard symbols.
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Understanding the different types of hazardous substances and the ill-effects they can cause.
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Understanding CoSHH regulations.
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Familiarisation of a CoSHH risk assessment
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Summary
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Who should complete this course?
The course is designed for employees with little or no knowledge of CoSHH.