Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Course Description:

The course is intended for individuals involved in work with substances hazardous to health.

Goals

Identification of adverse health effects from exposure to hazardous substances and explanation of control methods to protect against and prevent consequences

Tasks

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • Explain the possible negative impact of hazardous substances on health when used
  • Describe the stages of conducting a risk assessment of substances hazardous to health
  • Describe possible control measures to prevent or reduce the risk of using these substances
  • Demonstrate practical application of safe work systems, including those involving hazardous substances
  • Handle chemical reagents during work
  • Determine the physical forms and harmful properties of chemicals and substances
  • Recognize different types of markings and understand their meaning

Training program:

Content

  • Introduction
  • Handling chemical reagents (systems approach)
  • Physical forms and harmful properties of chemicals and substances
  • Routes of entry into the body
  • Container markings (symbols and meaning)
  • Video - materials
  • Control methods
  • Precautions in the workplace
  • Risk assessment
  • Key actions in management
  • Specification and manufacturer information
  • Eye wash stations and showers to flush out harmful substances
  • Health monitoring and examination

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