•  Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations

•  How to do a COSHH assessment using the W.E.L exposure limits

Example of typical course content:

The classification of occupational health hazards (physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic); the commonly occurring occupational diseases and conditions associated with exposure to physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards; the meaning of the terms: toxic, harmful, corrosive, irritant; and the response to the body to substances with these properties.

The main routes of entry of hazardous substances into the body; the significance of the form taken by a hazardous substance, eg: gas, vapour, mist, aerosol, smoke, fume, dust, liquid and solid; the concept of target organs and target systems; Working exposure limits.

The general principles and methods of air monitoring; the methods that can be used for the prevention and control of exposure to hazardous substances, with particular reference to workplace ventilation systems; the main requirements of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regs; The completion of a COSHH assessment as required by the regulations; precautions necessary during storage, transport, use & disposal of dangerous substances; Introduction to Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations.

If you are attending this course as an update then you can allocate TWO IOSH CPD points if you are registered with IOSH.

Buffet lunch provided.

Discount code 10

__Registration 8.55am Course starts at 0900 hrs and finishes at approximately 1630 hrs.