COSHH Training - Practical Assessment and Control

Introduction

This two day course (delivered over 3 sessions) gives detailed and practical training on carrying out COSHH assessments and, crucially, putting the assessment into practice to control substances hazardous to health.

Many people tasked with COSHH assessments are unsure what is required or where to get information.  Once the initial assessment is complete, they are often uncertain on how to approach control, and how to judge when control is adequate.  This course aims to give that knowledge and those skills.

Day one covers assessing exposure and risk and includes case studies and the chance to work through examples.  Day two moves on to implementing exposure controls that are effective and reliable, and includes practical demonstrations.  The focus for both days is on practicality and effectiveness.

The course will cover:

• Hazardous substances and risks from over exposure
• COSHH regulations and what they mean in practice
• Guidance and finding information
• Assessments and action plans
• Adequate control, understanding limits, the principles of good control practice
• Hierarchy of control and reliability
• Reducing exposure by process change and substitution
• Choosing and using effective LEV
• Choosing and using RPE
• Skin and ingestion exposure
• Choosing and using PPE

Who should attend?

The course will benefit anyone tasked with completing COSHH assessments and/or implementing controls, whether for the first time or to improve skills.  This will typically include managers and supervisors and safety officers.  Health and safety professionals looking to refresh or update their skills may also benefit but please note that the course assumes no prior knowledge and therefore includes basic concepts and information.

Live Online Course Information

All you'll need is an internet-connected computer, laptop or tablet plus webcam and microphone. We do not recommend using a smartphone. Before you book, you can check that you meet the   Zoom System Requirements and run a diagnostic test to ensure the software is compatible wtth your firewall settings - if it doesn't work, try adjusting your settings or contact your IT department about permitting the website.

If you would like training delivered specifically for your organisation we can use other platforms such as MSTeams, so please get in touch to dicuss your requirements.

Cost

The cost of the course is £825 per person (includes course notes and certificate of attendance).

Comments & Feedback

"The knowledge gained from the trainer was exceptional."

Sean Thackwell, BOC Group Limited

Please note that all courses must be paid for via credit card at the time of booking.

For further dates and additional information email: hsetraining@hse.gov.uk or contact the Training and Events Team at HSE directly on +44 (0)203 028 3704.

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