Level 2 Award in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) provides practical knowledge for recognising hazardous substances, assessing exposure risks and applying suitable workplace controls.T...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) provides practical knowledge for recognising hazardous substances, assessing exposure risks and applying suitable workplace controls.
The programme covers chemical and biological hazards, Safety Data Sheets, GHS pictograms, COSHH risk assessment, hierarchy of controls, PPE, safe storage, disposal, spill response and health surveillance.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to COSHH
- Purpose of Hazardous-Substance Controls
- Chemical Hazards
- Dusts and Fumes
- Gases and Vapours
- Biological Agents
- Routes of Exposure
- Short-Term and Long-Term Health Effects
- Hazard Classification
- Chemical Labels
- Safety Data Sheets
- GHS Pictograms
- COSHH Risk Assessment
- Hierarchy of Controls
- Elimination and Substitution
- Engineering and Administrative Controls
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Safe Handling and Storage
- Chemical Segregation
- Hazardous-Waste Disposal
- Spill and Leak Response
- Exposure Monitoring
- Health Surveillance
- Continual Improvement
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS COSHH course is suitable for employees handling hazardous substances, industrial and laboratory personnel, healthcare personnel, supervisors, Line Managers, Safety Officers and contractors working with hazardous materials.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Develop practical COSHH knowledge
- Recognise common hazardous substances
- Understand exposure routes and health effects
- Interpret Safety Data Sheets and chemical labels
- Conduct basic hazardous-substance risk assessments
- Select appropriate control measures
- Improve handling, storage and disposal practices
- Improve spill and exposure-response preparedness
Assessment & Evaluation
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical evaluation.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and hazardous-substance risk-assessment exercise.
- Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus 1 practical assignment.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Written Duration: 90 minutes.
- Practical Duration: 1 hour.
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