COSHH Awareness

This course explains the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended) and what they mean for you day to day. You will learn how to read hazard pictograms and safety data sheets, how COSHH assessments and the hierarchy of control work, and how to use local exhaust ventilation, PPE and safe storage. It is awareness training and does not replace practical training, competence or your employer's procedures.
Modules
5
Duration
About 45 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Assessment
10 questions from a bank of 16

Learning outcomes

  • ✓Explain what the COSHH Regulations require and what counts as a substance hazardous to health.
  • ✓Describe the main routes by which hazardous substances enter the body.
  • ✓Interpret GB CLP hazard pictograms and find key information on a safety data sheet.
  • ✓Outline how COSHH assessments, the principles of good practice and workplace exposure limits are used to control exposure.
  • ✓Use control measures such as local exhaust ventilation, PPE and RPE correctly and report defects.
  • ✓Store, label and handle substances safely and respond correctly to spills and exposures.

Course contents

  1. Module 1: COSHH and Hazardous Substances

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  2. Module 2: Hazard Labels and Safety Data Sheets

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions

  3. Module 3: COSHH Assessments and Controls

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  4. Module 4: LEV, PPE and RPE

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  5. Module 5: Safe Handling, Health Surveillance and Emergencies

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  6. Final assessment & certificate