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This certificate in COSHH Risk Assessment provides formal recognition of an individual’s ability to undertake a COSHH risk assessment.
Type of Course: Health Safety and Environment
Course Reference: HTPP-025
Course duration: 1 Day Course - Followed by an assessment task completed after the course, which tests the student’s knowledge and understanding of the COSHH risk assessment process.
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The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) require employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill-health. The Certificate in COSHH Risk Assessment provides recognition of an individual’s ability to undertake a COSHH risk assessment in line with the Health and Safety Executive’s Approved Code of Practice.
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Objectives
Objectives
Upon completion of the qualification, learners will:
Understand the importance of COSHH risk assessments
Know the main types of hazardous substance and how they may cause harm
Understand the principles of controlling the risks from hazardous substances
Understand how a COSHH risk assessment is undertaken.
Course Content
Course Content
Reasons for Conducting COSHH Risk Assessments
Main Legislation Relating to COSHH Risk Assessment
Competencies Required of COSHH Risk Assessors
Hazardous Substances and their Effects on the Body
Main Classifications for Hazardous Substances
Interpreting Information from Safety Data Sheets
Use of Workplace Exposure Limits
Factors Affecting Assessment of Risk
Risk Control Strategies
Recording the Findings of a COSHH Risk Assessment
Making Recommendations Based on the Findings
Reviewing and Revising a COSHH Risk Assessment
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