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Principles of COSHH

This Level 1 qualification is aimed at those who are responsible for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) at work, introducing candidates to the inherent risks in substances and the controls available.

 

Who needs this qualification?

 

Appropriate for all employees who use substances hazardous to health in manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and offices.

 

Subjects covered

 

  • definition and types of substances hazardous to health in the workplace
  • health effects of hazardous substances and their causes
  • COSHH assessments and control options
  • responsibilities imposed by the control of substances hazardous to health regulations

 

Outcomes

 

On completing this qualification candidates will be able to:

 

  • identify the hazards associated with those substances
  • identify the risks and controls available to deal with the substances
  • identify what to expect from a COSHH assessment

 

Successful completion will prepare employees to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances in co-operation with their managers and supervisors.

 

COURSE INFORMATION

 

Duration: Half day programme

Assessment: Multiple-choice examination

QCA Accredited: No

Prerequisite: While this unit of study can be delivered as a stand-alone qualification and there are no specific prerequisites, it is strongly recommended that candidates should already hold the CIEH Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace or equivalent.

 

Awarding Body: CIEH

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