Training Course: PRINCIPLES of COSHH

Training Course Summary:

10.00am What are Hazardous Substances?
Range and definition of hazardous substances in the workplace
Routes of entry, target organs, immediate & long-term health effects

10.20am How can we identify them?

Manufactured products, warning labels and data sheets
Hazardous by-products and waste products
Biological agents and infection

10.40am How does the law protect us?

Duties of employers, employees and managers
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regs 2002

10.55am Short stretch break

11.05am What is a COSHH Assessment?

Key elements of a COSHH assessment

11.20am How can we reduce the risk of harm?

Eleven options for controlling risk
Personal Protective Equipment – value & limitations
Sources of further information

11.50am Summary & Questions

12.00pm Introduction to the CIEH Examination

12.05pm CIEH Multi-choice exam

12.30pm Depart