Principles of COSHH is a stand-alone level 1 qualification, which complements
the CIEH Health and Safety programme. It is aimed at those who
use substances hazardous to health at work and introduces students
to the hazards associated with those substances, the risks and
controls available and what to expect from a COSHH assessment.
Successful
completion will prepare students to look carefully at their
own work activities and contribute to the safer use of hazardous
substances in co-operation with their managers and supervisors
Topic areas covered:
Definition
and types of substances hazardous to health in the Workplace,
Health
effects of hazardous substances and their causes,
COSHH
assessments and control options.
Responsibilities
imposed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Regulations.