Control of substances hazardous to health
Introduction
Substances that are hazardous to health are encountered
surprisingly frequently in everyday life. In the workplace, such
substances are often stored in larger volumes or greater strengths
and so it is vitally important that staff are aware of the
potential dangers of such materials. Delegates attending this
course will gain a solid understanding of the principles of
COSHH.
Objectives
- Understand the meaning of risk and hazard
- Identify what aspects should be included in a risk
assessment
- Collect the information required to be included in a risk
assessment
- Carry out a substance assessment in their workplace
- Propose a control strategy for the reduction of risk
Course content
- Relevant legislation
- Hazardous substances defined
- Employers responsibilities
- Good control measures
- Employees responsibilities
- Systems of work
- Classification of substances
- Common substances in the workplace
- Risk assessments
- Effects (chronic & acute)
- Health hazards
- Toxicity
- Routes of entry
- Potential illnesses
- Protective equipment
- COSHH sheets, assessments & records
Duration: 1/2 day
Cost: £75 per delegate
For further information or booking details please contact:
Nick Smead: nick.smead@kent.gov.uk
Ed Lacey: edward.lacey@kent.gov.uk
Tel: 01622 694532
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