Control of Substances Hazardous to Health(COSHH)

Learners will gain the essential knowledge to identify chemical risks and implement the necessary safety precautions for handling hazardous substances in the workplace. This course equips employees with the practical skills to manage dangerous materials safely and ensure a protected work environment.

Duration

2 Days

Language

English

Delivery Mode

Online/Hybrid/Face-to-Face

Course Overview

The COSHH training course allows learners to be able to work with hazardous substances safely and effectively in a way that is appropriate to their work. Employees will understand the risks associated with dangerous substances, and the precautions they can take to ensure their safety.

Learning Objectives

Understand how hazardous substances can cause hazards and risks to health within the workplace
Understand how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace
Understand the precautions and procedures necessary to ensure the risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled
Select appropriate personal protective equipment
Understand the key actions required in an emergency situation

Course Outline

Day 01

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.
UN/US DOT Classifications of Chemicals
UAE- IHMMS – Integrated Hazardous Materials Management System (IHMMS). Overview, Laws and Regulations.
CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service)
Environmental Protection / aspect & impacts.
Exposure limits( Workplace exposure limits(WEL)
Physical, Health and Environment Hazard of chemicals
Chronic & immediate health issues for use of chemical.
Carcinogenic/ flammable/ corrosive/ irritant chemicals/ explosive.
Chemical reactions.
EAD- chemical storages & handling regulations.
Safety signages & symbols.
Safety Data Sheet
Identify how risk assessments reduce accidents and ill health at work
Corrective actions & control measures.
Emergency preparedness