Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health

This course is aimed to provide delegates with the understanding of the dangers of hazardous substances as defined
in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.

Benefits to you and your organisation
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
Understand current general legislation.
Carry out risk assessments.
Understand the main hazards presented by hazardous substances.
Implement a programme of management of harmful substances.
Appreciate the need for adequate control and prevention.
Use the hierarchy of control measures.
Use safe systems of work.
Review the results if required.
Communicate the findings of the assessment.
Understand the purpose of local exhaust ventilation equipment and its maintenance.

Course content
Legislation including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health Regulations 2002
Hazard Identification
Risk assessment
Hierarchy of controls measures
Use Safe Systems of Work
Monitoring
Review
Communication of findings
Use of local exhaust ventilation equipment and its maintenance.

Personal Protective Equipment
Not applicable

Who should attend
This course is designed for all persons who are required to carry out
COSHH assessments in the workplace.
Max Delegate Number 12 persons