COSHH Awareness is a one-day course giving delegates the knowledge and practical skills to identify, assess, and control risks from hazardous substances in the workplace. Covering everything from reading Safety Data Sheets to conducting COSHH risk assessments, this course ensures your team can work safely and your business stays compliant with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.

Who This Course Is For

Suitable for employees, supervisors, and managers who work with or around hazardous substances as part of their role. Particularly relevant for manufacturing, cleaning, chemical handling, laboratories, and any workplace where employees are exposed to potentially harmful substances.

What You'll Learn

• What COSHH is and the legal requirements for employers and employees

• Types of hazardous substances and how they enter the body

• Health effects of exposure, including acute and chronic conditions

• How to read product labels, hazard symbols, and Safety Data Sheets

• How to conduct a COSHH risk assessment step by step

• Control measures and the hierarchy of control, including PPE

• Safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances

• Spill response procedures and emergency actions

• How to report exposure incidents and near misses

Course Format

Delivered in person over one day, combining classroom instruction with practical exercises including interpreting Safety Data Sheets, identifying workplace hazards, and completing a COSHH assessment using real-world scenarios.

Certification

Delegates receive a Certificate of Attendance/Completion upon successful completion of the course.