Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
The PIMS Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) course provides practical knowledge for recognising, assessing and controlling exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.The programme covers h...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) course provides practical knowledge for recognising, assessing and controlling exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.
The programme covers hazardous-substance identification, health effects, Safety Data Sheets, exposure routes, risk assessment, engineering controls, PPE, safe storage, spill response, waste disposal and health surveillance.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to COSHH Principles
- Identification of Hazardous Substances
- Health Effects of Hazardous Substances
- Routes of Exposure
- Chemical Labels and Hazard Information
- Safety Data Sheets
- COSHH Risk Assessment
- Exposure Evaluation
- Hierarchy of Control Measures
- Safe Handling Practices
- Safe Storage and Segregation
- Engineering Controls and Ventilation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Spill and Emergency Procedures
- Hazardous-Waste Disposal
- Health Surveillance and Monitoring
- Record Keeping
- Developing and Maintaining COSHH Procedures
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS COSHH course is suitable for employees working with hazardous substances, laboratory personnel, manufacturing staff, maintenance and cleaning workers, Safety Officers, supervisors, managers and personnel responsible for chemical-risk management.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Recognise hazardous substances and their health effects
- Interpret chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets
- Conduct basic hazardous-substance risk assessments
- Select suitable exposure-control measures
- Improve safe handling and storage practices
- Understand appropriate PPE use
- Respond more effectively to spills and chemical emergencies
- Support safe disposal of hazardous materials
- Improve workplace chemical-safety procedures
Assessment & Evaluation
The PIMS COSHH assessment may include:
- Multiple-choice questions covering COSHH and hazardous-substance safety.
- Short-answer questions assessing understanding of key concepts.
- Scenario-based practical exercises involving risk assessment and control measures.
- Other practical or written activities used to assess application of hazardous-substance safety principles.
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