COSHH

Who is it for?

This course is suitable for care and support staff working in a variety of Health and Social Care settings, including Housing Support Teams providing direct care and support. It is also suitable for maintenance teams working within Housing and Social Care environments and anyone whose role involves working with substances that may be hazardous to health.

What will learners learn?

  • Understand what substances are hazardous to health and the potential risks they can pose in the workplace.
  • Understand the responsibilities of employers and employees under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.
  • Explore the eight key steps of COSHH and how they can be applied in the workplace.
  • Understand hazard information, packaging, symbols and safety phrases.
  • Develop knowledge of safe handling, waste management, PPE and procedures for responding to accidents or sudden illness.

 

Duration
1/2 day

Delivery
Face-to-face or online
The course uses a range of interactive learning methods, including tutor facilitation, polls, questionnaires, discussion, activities, questioning and an end-of-session assessment.

Group size
Up to 12 learners
Smaller groups can be arranged where a more personalised learning experience is required.

Certification
Learners receive an ILS Certificate of completion following successful completion of the course.

Why choose ILS?

At Inspired Learning Solutions, we make essential Health and Safety training practical and relevant to the environments where people work. Our COSHH training helps staff understand the risks associated with hazardous substances and, importantly, how to apply safe working practices in their own workplace. The course is grounded in current HSE guidance and occupational standards, helping learners build the knowledge and confidence they need to work safely.

Can this course be tailored?

Yes. The course can be adapted to reflect the substances, risks and working environments relevant to your organisation. Examples and scenarios can be tailored to different care, support, housing or maintenance settings, helping learners connect COSHH principles with the substances and procedures they encounter in their day-to-day roles. This makes the training particularly useful where organisations want to reinforce their own COSHH procedures, risk assessments and safe working practices.

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