Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Awareness
This course results in an Orkney College Certificate
Aim
- The course is aimed at all workplaces where employees (managers, supervisors and operatives) are exposed to substances
hazardous to health. - All levels of staff will benefit
- Managers and Supervisors: emphasises the need for correctly identifying and controlling exposure to hazardous substances.
- Operatives: emphasises their contribution to controlling exposure. By the end of the course participants will have an understanding of the correct identification and control of exposure to hazardous substances.
Venue
- UHI Orkney, East Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1LX
Duration
- Half day in-person attendance
Entry Requirements
- There are no entry requirements for this course
Course Content
This is a continuous assessment course. The course will cover the following topics:
- Safety legislation
- Identification of hazardous substances
- Associated hazards and risks
- Effects and exposure
- Selection and use of PPE and control measures
If you require additional support please contact Orkney College prior to the start of the course. If you require additional support, please contact UHI Orkney at the time of booking.
Download the information sheet COSHH-Awareness.pdf
Staff
Staff teaching the course are experts in their field.
Your instructor will be Andrew Bowman.
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