Introduction
Hazardous Substances
Exposure to the Body
Control and Safety Measures
Identifying Hazards
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COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) – GPs
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Brief description
After completing this section, you should understand: How hazardous substances can affect people in the workplace How COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) legislation provides protection How UK REACH regulations ensure safe use of chemicals by organizations and suppliers The responsibilities of both employers and employees under COSHH Common misconceptions about handling hazardous substances Module 1: introduction
By the end of this topic, you should understand: How hazardous substances impact people at work Key protections provided under COSHH 2002 How UK REACH ensures safe production, supply and use of chemicals Duties of employers and employees under COSHH Common myths and misunderstandings about hazardous substances Module 2 : Hazardous substances
By the end of this section, you should understand: Types of hazardous substances found in workplaces How product labels help identify hazardous materials What different hazard symbols mean Module 3 : Exposure to the body
Exposure to Hazardous Substances Understand the different ways hazardous substances can enter and affect the body. Module 4 : Control and safety measure
By the end of this section, you should understand: Key elements to consider during a COSHH risk assessment Control and safety measures required when exposure cannot be fully prevented Module 5 : identifying hazards
After completing this section, you should be able to: Identify common hazardous substances that may be present in workplaces.