COSHH
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 are designed to protect people against risks to their health arising from exposure to hazardous substances during their working activities. These regulations detail steps to be taken by the employer.
Principally they are:
- Assess the risk to health arising from exposure to hazardous substances at work and identify appropriate precautions.
- Introduce appropriate measures to prevent or control the risks.
- Ensure that control measures are used, equipment is properly maintained and procedures are followed.
- Where necessary, monitor the exposure of workers and carry out health surveillance.
- Inform and train employees with regard to the risks and the precautions to be taken.
Singleton Associates will undertake C.O.S.H.H. audits and risk assessments. We will set up your COSHH systems including assessing chemicals, organising COSHH data sheets and suggesting control measures to protect your workforce from exposure to chemicals thus complying with the legislation.
We also offer a short 3-4 hour course in basic COSHH training.
Course length: 3-4 hrs
Qualification: Attendance certificate
Course Syllabus
- Brief overview of COSHH Regulations
- Brief overview of CHiPS Regulations
- Means of entry of chemicals into the body
- Effect of chemicals on the body
- COSHH risk assessment process
- Risk assessment control measures
- Hazard data sheets
- Definition of Haz-chem symbols
- Brief overview of current exposure limits
Objectives:
- Explain what is meant by hazardous substance
- Explain how hazardous substances can cause illness
- State the main ways that hazardous substances can be identified
- State the principles for controlling hazardous substances
- Have a general knowledge of the risk assessment process
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the COSHH Regulations.
Cost: £25 per person + VAT on open courses
£25 per person + VAT (min charge of £200 + VAT) for in-house courses
Courses can be run in house or at our training centres in Lincoln and Grimsby. We also run open courses regularly for individuals or businesses needing to train single employees.