COSHH eLearning Module

The employer is legally responsible for providing employees with suitable and sufficient instruction and training on the control of substances hazardous to health. 

The employer's responsibilities regarding COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) include ensuring risk assessments are up to date, implementing control measures and providing employees with appropriate information and training regarding COSHH. Employers are required to ensure the safety of all employees and this could include providing personal protective equipment, respiratory protective equipment, special training or workplace exposure limits in place.

We developed the COSHH eLearning Module as a way for employers to make sure that all employees understand the importance of COSHH in the workplace and are aware of what their responsibilities are. The training module will enable the user to know the risks and the consequences of not having high standard procedures for the handling of hazardous substances and be aware of the effects of exposure.

This COSHH eLearning course is aimed at employees in the Retail Sector that handle substances hazardous to health and seek an understanding of COSHH risks and measures. Also, the training provides an overview of how to store hazardous substances containers and how to read labels.

It is a fully online interactive course and assessment, accessible on any device, 24/7, with no time limits.  A certificate can be downloaded upon successful completion of the eLearning module.

Learning Outcome

At the end of the COSHH eLearning course the user will:

• Understand the importance of COSHH in the workplace
• Understand the responsibilities of themselves and their employer
• Understand the systems that are needed in order to comply with COSHH regulations

Course Outline

• What is COSHH
• Who is responsible
• The consequences
• New pictograms
• Effects of exposure 
• Understanding labels
• COSHH Controls
• PPE
• Storage of hazardous substances
• Assessment

Regulations

This course covers key information surrounding the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.

The COSHH eLearning Module was approved by:
 

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