DR-493 RA_COSHH

Protect people from harmful substances

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

What is Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
(COSHH) course?

This one-day course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect the workforce from exposure to harmful substances. The curriculum covers a range of essential topics, ensuring that attendees gain a relevant understanding of hazards, regulations, risk assessment and control measures.

Training Course Methods

Virtual

In-company

Choose from our available courses

Live virtual classroom
CoSHH: Virtual classroom training course

Enrol on our next CoSHH one day training course on June 30 2026 and gain the skills needed for safe handling of hazardous substances.

Incompany training
CoSHH: In-company training course

We can visit your workplace and deliver the course at a time and place to suit you. This is an effective way of training several delegates at the same time, saving on time and travel costs

What does the Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH) course cover?

Forms of chemical and biological agents: The course covers the identification and understanding of various chemical and biological agents in different industries

Routes of entry: Examines pathways for hazardous substances entering the body, fostering awareness of how different routes impact potential health effects

The role of COSHH: The importance of COSHH regulations and how they are essential for safely handling hazardous substances

Control measures: Understand how risks are controlled to help create a safer working environment

Classification of substances: Explore substance classification, focusing on properties and potential hazards. Learn to implement safety measures to comply with COSHH regulations

Health hazards of specific agents: Detailed insights into health hazards associated with hazardous substances provide a nuanced understanding of short-term and long-term effects

Practical COSHH risk assessments: Hands-on experience in completing COSHH risk assessments

Environmental issues: Consideration of the environmental impact of hazardous substances, including strategies for mitigating risks.

 

Upon successfully finishing this course you will be able to:

  

Identify relevant COSHH hazards

Participants will develop the ability to identify COSHH hazards specific to their business or industry. This knowledge is crucial for creating a safer working environment.

Understand the entry and health effects of hazards

The course explores how chemical and biological hazards enter the body and their potential health effects. This understanding is fundamental for developing effective risk assessment and control strategies.

Navigate the legal framework

Attendees will gain insights into the relevant regulations, including substance classifications. This knowledge is vital for compliance and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Understand COSHH risk assessment and control process

The course provides practical guidance on following the COSHH risk assessment and control process for chemicals relevant to their business.

Manage, monitor and assess risks

Participants will recognise key issues in the management, monitoring and assessment of risks associated with hazardous substances. This proactive approach is essential for maintaining a safe working environment.

Benefits of the course

For Employers

  • Legislative compliance: The course helps businesses comply with relevant legislation, including the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Chemicals Regulations 2015. This compliance is essential for avoiding legal issues and penalties
  • Employee protection: Employers can ensure the safety of their employees, contractors and other personnel by implementing the knowledge gained from the COSHH training course. This proactive approach contributes to a healthier and more secure workplace.

For Delegates

  • Understanding COSHH risk assessments: Delegates will gain an understanding of the importance of COSHH risk assessments, allowing them to contribute actively to creating a safer work environment
  • Evaluation of risks and control measures: Participants will learn how to evaluate risks and understand existing control measures, enabling them to identify areas for improvement.

This course is tailored to meet your needs if you:

✓  Have hazardous substances responsibilities: If your job entails responsibilities related to storing, using, handling or transporting hazardous substances, this COSHH training course is tailored to meet your specific needs.

✓  Work in a high-risk industry: Almost all industries will be affected by COSHH regulations, however the course is particularly beneficial if you work in an industry that regularly deals with hazardous substances, such as manufacturing, cleaning, agriculture or catering.  

Protect people from harmful substances in the workplace - book our training course today.