Principles Of COSHH

Course Content

Aim

The course is aimed to give the candidates an understanding of the control, storage and use of substances hazardous to health.

Pre-requisite

No prior knowledge of the safety regulation is required, although some knowledge may be advantageous.

Course Duration

The course is 1 day in duration.

Optimum Number

A maximum of 10 candidates per course.

Course Language

The course is delivered in English. Therefore candidates must have a good standard of both written and verbal English.

Courses can be delivered in other languages however, this would need to be discussed prior to acceptance on the course. It is the responsibility of the person making the booking to make Roxby aware of this requirement.

Training Aids

Use will be made of PowerPoint Presentation, course notes / hand-outs, videos, and discussion.

Course Objectives

Introduction to Chemical Awareness and Control

Nature of Chemicals

• Nomenclature
• Names of Chemicals
• Reactivity
• Types of Chemicals Encountered
• Properties

Hazardous Properties

• Who Knows
• Who Must Know
• Legislation

Occupational Exposure Standards

• EH40
• IOELV
• WELs

Categorisation of Danger

• CHIP Regulations
• Symbols and Warnings
• Risk and Safety Phrases

Health & Safety Information

• MSDS
• COSHH and Risk Assessments
• Legislation

Safe Systems of Work

• Extraction and Engineering
• Action for Simple Exposure

Storage / Spillages

• Small Scale
• Major Emergencies