The purpose of this course is to introduce learners to the COSHH regulations for compliance purposes, COSHH risk assessment and the appropriate COSHH safety procedures, and the different COSHH symbols.
Controlling Hazardous Substances Before They Cause Harm
Hazardous substances are present in far more workplaces than many employees realise. Cleaning products, chemicals, dusts, fumes, vapours, and other materials can create avoidable health risks when they are not identified, assessed, or controlled properly. This introduction to COSHH gives staff a practical route into understanding those risks and the legal framework designed to manage them.
The course translates the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 into relevant workplace action. Learners examine what counts as a hazardous substance, the health effects that may follow exposure, how COSHH risk assessments are approached, and how safety procedures and hazard symbols help prevent harm.
Why this Training Matters for your Organisation
Effective COSHH management is a core part of responsible operations. Failures in this area can lead to ill health, absenteeism, disruption, investigation, and non-compliance. Giving employees a clear understanding of hazards and controls helps organisations reduce exposure at source, make safer choices in routine work, and demonstrate that health protection is being managed with proper care rather than left to assumption.
Who Should Attend
This course is suited to:
- Employees who use, handle, store, or work near substances that may pose a risk to health.
- Supervisors and managers who need to support safe working practices and COSHH compliance.
- Staff who require an accessible introduction to hazardous-substance awareness and risk assessment.
