Summary

Our fully accredited Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) training course is tailored to support workplace safety. This comprehensive program empowers your team with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to handle hazardous substances responsibly, identify potential risks, and implement effective control measures to reduce exposure and safeguard their health.

What you'll learn:

  • Overview of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations.
  • Employer and employee responsibilities for maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Techniques for identifying hazardous substances in the workplace.
  • Understanding the routes of entry for substances into the body.
  • Health effects of hazardous substances and their underlying causes.
  • Basics of conducting a COSHH assessment.
  • Insights into REACH regulations and available control options.

Is COSHH training a legal requirement?

Yes, under the COSHH Regulations 2002, it is mandatory for employers to ensure that employees who may be exposed to hazardous substances are adequately trained. This compliance helps maintain a safe working environment and reduces health risks.

➡ For more information, visit the HSE COSHH overview.

How long is COSHH training valid for?

Your COSHH Awareness certificate has no expiration date. Nevertheless, it is generally recommended that COSHH training is renewed every two years, or sooner if there are significant regulatory updates. Employers should also schedule refresher courses for new staff who completed their training before joining the business to maintain consistent safety standards across the organisation.

Benefits of COSHH Awareness Training

COSHH Awareness training benefits both employers and employees by encouraging a safer work environment, reducing the risk of exposure to harmful substances, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Benefits of COSHH Awareness training include:

  • A positive workplace safety culture
  • Reduced risk of workplace accidents and fatalities
  • Demonstrates a proactive approach to safety
  • Supports legal compliance with COSHH Regulations 2002

➡ Did you know? We offer comprehensive COSHH Risk assessments to help your business save time, money and resources.

COSHH and hazardous substances covered

COSHH covers a wide range of hazardous substances that are hazardous to health. These include:

  • Chemicals
  • Dust
  • Fumes
  • Vapours
  • Mists
  • Biological agents
  • Nanotechnology
  • Pathogens

Training helps employees recognise the dangers associated with these substances and understand how they can impact health. COSHH awareness ensures staff know the necessary precautions to take when handling such materials.

➡ Please note: COSHH does not cover: lead, asbestos or radioactive substances, as these are covered by their own specific regulations.

COSHH training online

At pm Connections, we provide industry-leading online COSHH training courses. Online COSHH training offers a flexible learning option that covers that same essential material as in-person courses, including interactive elements such as multiple-choice questions to assess understanding. This format allows employees to complete the course at their own pace, making it ideal for busy work schedules and large teams.

Register for COSHH Training Courses

Are you ready to enhance workplace safety with comprehensive COSHH training? Our courses are designed to fit your needs with flexibility.

For more details, call us on 01925 649 818 or email us at info@pmconnections.co.uk.

➡ Interested in learning more? We host a range of practitioner-led training courses delivered at a time to suit your needs.

Register your interest

Interested in booking this course? Training can be scheduled on request, please get in touch to discuss your requirements by calling us on 01925 649 818 or emailing us at info@pmconnections.co.uk.

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