Description
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, delegates will have:
Legal duties of employer and employees
The nature of substances
Routes of entry
Target organs
Hazard classification
Using data sheets to best advantage
The contents of a COSHH risk assessment
Control measures
Personal protective equipment
Safe storage and disposal
Health surveillance and monitoring
Sources of information
Course Content
Legal duties
Outline of COSHH regulations
Employers duties
Employees responsibilities
Nature of substances
Chemical forms and types
Classification of hazards
Routes of entry
Target organs
Risk assessment
Contents of a COSHH risk assessment
Use of data sheets
Assessment of risk
Controlling the risk
Steps to reducing risk
Control measures
Personal protective equipment – selection and use
Safe storage
Safe disposal
Health surveillance and exposure monitoring
Sources of information
Where to find information
HSE and other publications
Course Duration: 3 Hours
Delivery: This course can be delivered at a venue to suit you, please contact us for pricing on 01284 763040