Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

An Overview of the Dangerous Substances Hazardous

Within the scope of this module, we discuss the concept of chemicals that are detrimental to one's health. We are going to investigate the potential dangers and the factors that make certain Substances Hazardous hazardous. For effective administration, it is necessary to have a solid understanding of these core factors.

The Identification of Hazardous Substances

Acquire the knowledge necessary to identify potentially hazardous substances that may be present in your living environment or workplace. In this section, we will discuss common examples and how to recognise them. Once these compounds have been identified, the first step in reducing exposure is carried out.

Assessing All of the Risks and Exposures

It is important to acquire the knowledge necessary to recognise potential exposure pathways and evaluate the risks associated with hazardous chemicals. We will discuss simple methods for assessing risks, as well as the process of ranking control options based on the outcomes of the evaluation.

Managing Your Exposure

Examine several approaches of limiting exposure to dangerous drugs. We'll discuss doable steps to reduce risk, such as engineering controls and personal protective equipment (PPE). A safe working environment must be ensured by effective management mechanisms.

Managing and Preserving

Learn the right way to handle and store dangerous things. This lesson stresses how important it is to follow safety rules so that accidents and exposure don't happen. In order to keep yourself and others safe, you need to know how to handle and store these things safely.

Lessons

  1. Brief Description The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

    The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Training Course is designed to make sure compliance with the COSHH Regulations 2002 by educating learners how to identify and control substances which are hazardous to health.
  2. Module One: Introduction to COSHH

    This module explains what a hazardous substance is and where they can be found in the workplace. It also offers some Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics to highlight the importance of COSHH, and the benefits of following COSHH guidelines.
  3. Module Two: COSHH Legal Regulations

    This module focuses on the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended) and outlines essential employer and employee responsibilities.
  4. Module Three: Ill-health and Hazardous Substances

    This module examines the ill-health effects from hazardous substances, providing information on the symptoms and guidance. The module also explains the routes of entry and your responsibilities under RIDDOR.
  5. Module Four: Identifying Hazardous Substances

    This module outlines ways of identifying hazardous substances in your workplace. It provides information on chemical labelling, as well as dangerous and flammable substances.
  6. Module Five: COSHH Risk Assessment and Control Measures

    This module details how to conduct a COSHH risk assessment and the appropriate control measures that must be in place to protect the workforce from harm.
  7. Module Six: Monitoring the Assessment and Health Surveillance

    This module explains the final steps in the risk assessment process and states the importance of monitoring the assessment and keeping findings updated. The module also focuses on health surveillance and Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs).

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