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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) |
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Guernsey and Jersey Law require that all persons undertaking work with asbestos or who are liable to be exposed to asbestos should be given training in order to safeguard their health. Other people who also play a part in preventing exposure, such as surveyors, supervisors and managers should also be trained.
Course Objectives
he Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) course is designed for those people who use hazardous substances 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.
he course is not designed to train students on how to carry out COSHH assessments nor to provide detailed training on working with hazardous substances.
Course Content
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 1999
Who should attend
The course is intended for any person who uses hazardous substances at work.
Assessment
The course is run by a CIEH registered trainer. Candidates will be assessed by way of a multi choice paper. Successful participants will be awarded a CIEH Principles of COSHH certificate.
Dates: Guernsey 26th May.
Jersey 14th April.
Duration: ½ Day
Maximum Trainees: 12
Cost: £60 per person
Note: Specialist training courses can be organised for personnel who are required to conduct COSHH assessments. Contact Normandie to arrange a course that can be tailored to your needs. |
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