Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

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Description

The aim of this module is to provide the learner with an understanding of the risks associated with hazardous substances. It provides the knowledge necessary to mitigate health hazards by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective control measures when handling such materials.

This module will cover:
  • Recognising Hazardous Substances and their effects.
  • Grasping Key Regulations governing hazardous materials.
  • Identifying common warning signage.
  • Understanding Safety Data Sheets.
  • Assessing Risks and employing Risk Management strategies.
  • Describing the significance of Risk Assessments.
  • Identifying potential routes of exposure to hazardous substances.
  • Explaining the necessity and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
On completion of this module, learners will be able to:
  • Recognise substances that are hazardous to health and understand their potential health effects.
  • Understand Key Regulations governing hazardous materials.
  • Identifying common warning signage.
  • Explain the elements of Safety Data Sheets.
  • Assess risks and employ risk management strategies including risk assessments.
  • Identify potential routes of exposure to hazardous substances.
  • Explain the necessity and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Module Structure:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Aims and Learning Outcomes

TOPIC 1: COSHH REGULATIONS, KEY LAWS, & REQUIREMENTS
Overview
Key Regulations

TOPIC 2: WHAT IS A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE?
What is a Hazardous Substance?
Hazardous Substances
Effects
Knowledge Check

TOPIC 3: UNDERSTANDING SIGNAGE/WARNING SYMBOLS
Typical Warning Signage
Precautionary Statements
Safety Data Sheets

TOPIC 4: HEALTH HAZARDS & OCCUPATIONAL RISK
Who is at risk from Hazardous Substances?
Occupational Health Risk Management
Risk Assessment COSHH
Exposure Routes into the Body
PPE overview

TOPIC 5: GOOD PRACTICE
COSHH Approved Code of Practice
Hazard Waste Management
Knowledge Check

END OF LEARNING MODULE
End of Learning Module Summary

The learning module plus the assessment module will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.