Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

The COSHH course develops the knowledge required to identify, assess, and control exposure to hazardous workplace substances. It covers COSHH requirements, Safety Data Sheets, risk assessments, safe handling, storage, PPE, emergencies, waste disposal, health surveillance, and organisational procedures.

• Understand COSHH regulations and responsibilities
• Recognise hazardous substances and their health effects
• Interpret chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets
• Conduct hazardous-substance risk assessments
• Apply suitable handling and storage controls
• Select appropriate protective equipment
• Respond to spills, exposures, and other emergencies
• Dispose of hazardous waste safely
• Implement health-surveillance and exposure monitoring
• Develop and maintain organisational COSHH procedures

• Employees working with hazardous substances
• Laboratory and factory personnel
• Supervisors and health and safety officers
• Maintenance and cleaning employees
• Managers responsible for workplace safety

• Understand COSHH requirements and their safety importance.
• Identify hazardous substances and evaluate exposure risks.
• Implement controls that reduce occupational exposure.
• Handle, store, and dispose of harmful materials safely.
• Respond appropriately to hazardous-substance incidents.
• Develop and enforce effective COSHH procedures.

1. Multiple-choice questions: Approximately 50–100 questions covering the programme.
2. Short-answer questions: Written responses evaluating detailed subject knowledge.
3. Practical assessment: Workplace scenarios requiring appropriate COSHH controls.
4. Presentation: A short session demonstrating the ability to communicate hazardous-substance safety information.