Aims and Objectives
Each learner will be able to contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances. They will gain the necessary theoretical and practical skills associated with managing, storing and documenting hazardous substances within their workplace.
 
Course Content
• Relevant Health and Safety and COSHH legislation
• Types of and classification of substances/routes of entry into the body
• Health and environmental effects of exposure to hazardous substances
• The importance of material safety data sheets
• Understanding of warning symbols
• Workplace exposure limits and other sources of information
• Control measures
• Surveys for health risks
• Effective response to spills and spill kit usage
 
Suitable For
Persons involved in the use of potentially hazardous substances