COSHH Training

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Training

COSHH Online Training

Develop the knowledge and understanding needed to safely work with hazardous substances and maintain compliance with UK health and safety regulations within healthcare and workplace environments.

This COSHH Online Training course is designed for healthcare professionals, care staff, support workers, cleaners, maintenance staff, and employees who work with chemicals or hazardous substances in the workplace.

The course provides essential guidance on the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, risk assessments, control measures, hazardous substance awareness, legal responsibilities, and safe working practices.

Online COSHH Training for Healthcare and Workplace Staff

This online COSHH training module helps staff understand how to identify hazardous substances, reduce exposure risks, follow safe handling procedures, and contribute to safer working environments.

The course focuses on hazard awareness, COSHH regulations, control measures, workplace safety responsibilities, chemical symbols, incident reporting, and risk assessment procedures.

Who Should Complete This Course?

This course is suitable for:

• Nurses
• Healthcare Assistants
• Support Workers
• Care Home Staff
• Domestic and Cleaning Staff
• Maintenance Staff
• Domiciliary Care Workers
• Clinical Support Workers
• Hospitality and Catering Staff
• Warehouse and Facilities Staff
• Any employee working with hazardous substances or chemicals

Course Duration

• Approximately 1 hour online learning
• Self-paced training
• Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile
• 1 CPD point awarded
• Certificate issued on successful completion
• 6 months access from the date of purchase

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding required to identify hazardous substances, apply COSHH regulations safely, carry out risk assessments, implement control measures, and contribute to a safer workplace environment.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course learners will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and requirements of COSHH regulations
• Identify hazardous and non-hazardous substances
• Understand employer and employee responsibilities
• Recognise exposure risks linked to hazardous substances
• Apply workplace control measures effectively
• Understand the COSHH risk assessment process
• Identify common COSHH signs and chemical symbols
• Understand incident reporting and record-keeping requirements
• Contribute to workplace health and safety practices
• Understand legal responsibilities linked to hazardous substances

Course Modules
Module 1: What is a Hazardous Substance?

Understand what hazardous substances are and where they may be found in the workplace.

Topics include:

• Definition of hazardous substances
• Examples of hazardous substances
• Workplace chemical hazards
• Biological and environmental hazards
• Risks associated with exposure

Module 2: What is Not a Hazardous Substance?

Learn how to distinguish hazardous substances from non-hazardous materials.

Topics include:

• Identifying non-hazardous substances
• Understanding risk levels
• Everyday workplace materials
• Safe handling awareness
• Hazard identification principles

Module 3: Employer Responsibilities

Understand employer duties under COSHH regulations.

Topics include:

• Employer legal responsibilities
• Providing safe systems of work
• Information, instruction, and training
• Monitoring and supervision
• Workplace safety obligations

Module 4: Exposure to Hazardous Substances Controls

Develop understanding of how exposure risks are controlled within the workplace.

Topics include:

• Exposure prevention
• Minimising risk
• Safe storage procedures
• Ventilation and containment
• Safe handling practices

Module 5: Keeping Workers Healthy

Learn how COSHH contributes to employee health and wellbeing.

Topics include:

• Health surveillance
• Occupational health awareness
• Preventing workplace illness
• Safe working environments
• Monitoring staff wellbeing

Module 6: Control Equipment

Understand the role of workplace safety equipment in reducing exposure risks.

Topics include:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ventilation systems
• Safety controls and barriers
• Equipment maintenance
• Safe use of workplace control measures

Module 7: Employee Responsibilities

Understand employee responsibilities when working with hazardous substances.

Topics include:

• Following safety procedures
• Using PPE correctly
• Reporting hazards and incidents
• Safe working practices
• Personal accountability

Module 8: COSHH Risk Assessment

Learn how COSHH risk assessments are completed and applied.

Topics include:

• Identifying workplace hazards
• Assessing exposure risks
• Recording findings
• Reviewing control measures
• Reducing workplace risks

Module 9: Control Measures

Develop understanding of practical control measures used to reduce hazards.

Topics include:

• Safe storage procedures
• Safe disposal methods
• Limiting exposure
• Cleaning and decontamination
• Emergency procedures

Module 10: Chemical Symbols and Warning Signs

Recognise common chemical hazard symbols and workplace safety signs.

Topics include:

• COSHH warning symbols
• International hazard symbols
• Labelling requirements
• Understanding safety information
• Interpreting warning notices

Module 11: Record Keeping and Incident Reporting

Understand the importance of documentation and reporting procedures.

Topics include:

• COSHH documentation
• Incident reporting procedures
• Recording exposure incidents
• Maintaining accurate records
• Reporting workplace concerns

Module 12: Health and Safety Legislation

Develop awareness of legislation linked to COSHH and workplace safety.

Topics include:

• COSHH Regulations
• Health and Safety at Work Act
• Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations
• Legal compliance requirements
• Employer and employee duties

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course learners will be able to:

• Understand the basic requirements of COSHH regulations
• Understand employer and employee responsibilities under COSHH
• Identify hazardous and non-hazardous substances
• Understand the COSHH risk assessment process
• Identify appropriate workplace control measures
• Recognise common COSHH signs and chemical symbols
• Contribute to workplace risk assessment strategies
• Understand legal responsibilities relating to COSHH compliance
• Apply safe working practices when handling hazardous substances
• Promote safer workplace environments through effective hazard awareness

Assessment and Certification

Learners will complete an end of course assessment to test their understanding of COSHH regulations, hazardous substances, risk assessments, control measures, and workplace safety responsibilities.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a COSHH Online Training certificate.

CPD Information

• 1 CPD point awarded
• Supports Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) continuing professional development requirements

Nursing CPD Requirements

Nurses are required to complete 35 hours of relevant CPD during their three-year revalidation period.

Of these 35 hours:

• A minimum of 20 hours should involve participatory learning
• CPD activities should support safe and effective practice
• Learning should remain relevant to professional responsibilities

UK Guidance and References

This course aligns with current UK legislation and workplace safety guidance including:

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations
• HSE guidance on hazardous substances
• Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards
• Infection prevention and workplace safety guidance

Why Choose This Course?

• Designed specifically for healthcare and workplace staff
• Flexible online learning
• Supports safer handling of hazardous substances
• Improves workplace health and safety awareness
• Covers legal responsibilities and COSHH compliance
• Promotes safer working practices and risk reduction
• Instant certification on completion

Additional Information

If you need more information about this course, please contact Train Healthcare directly:

Telephone: 0208 3266 704
Email: contact@trainhealthcare.com

Website: https://www.trainhealthcare.com

Please note that refunds are not available for online training purchases.

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Strengthen your understanding of hazardous substances, workplace safety, and COSHH regulations with COSHH Online Training today.