COSHH - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (Chemical Safety) (INTC02251)
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- This is an East Riding Council staff course. If you are not a member of staff, you will not be able to apply or enrol to this course.
Course details
The course is designed to give participants a general understanding of chemical safety and ensure compliance in line with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 (as amended).
The session will include identification of the types of substances, how they may be marked on packaging, the risk assessment process (including the Sevron Database), the suitability of personal protective equipment, health surveillance and what to do in the event of an emergency.
Why doesn’t this course have a date?
This page is here so that you can register your interest in the course if it is not currently scheduled or if you are unable to attend any of the dates we have available on the course booking system. If you apply for this course we'll register your interest in it and let you know when more dates become available.
What do I need to join the course?
No prior knowledge of specific chemical safety arrangements are required. However, an awareness of any Chemical Safety Risk Assessments that might be present in your workplace may be useful to have, prior to attending the course.
If you have already attended a dedicated 'Safety Day', you do not need to attend this course. Please talk to your line manager in the first instance if you are unsure whether this course is suitable for you
What do I need to provide for the first session?
If your course is delivered online:
You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a device such as a laptop, tablet or PC. A quiet space and headphones and a microphone are recommended for the best experience. Please be online and prepared when the session begins.
For face-to-face sessions:
Please bring a notepad or a device for making notes. Ensure you arrive promptly so the session can start on time.
How will I be taught?
You will be taught by an experienced trainer and will take part in a range of activities including demonstrations, group and individual work.
What will I learn?
On this course you will learn:
- What a hazardous substance to health is, what forms they can take and where they can be found in the working environment.
- The importance of health surveillance for employees who work with hazardous substances and how to recognise the causes and signs of common chemical related illnesses
- How to identify the necessary risk assessments, considering who might be at risk, including non-workers
- How to identify standard warning symbols, manufacturer’s safety data sheet and the Sevron Database.
- The necessary use of Personal Protective Equipment, including its suitability for the task and the benefits of following COSHH guidelines.
- What Emergency Processes should be in place when dealing with chemicals in the workplace, ensuring within those places that there is no adverse additional reaction with the substances.
What could I do next?
To find out about other courses you could attend feel free to browse the course booking system or contact eryctraining.support@eastriding.gov.uk for more information. Please discuss with your line manager before applying for a course.