Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) in Health and Social Care Training Course

Our COSHH training course provides health and social care professionals with a clear understanding of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations. Learn how to identify, manage, and reduce risks linked to hazardous substances in care environments.
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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) in Health and Social Care Overview

Our COSHH training course is designed to provide a clear and comprehensive understanding of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations within health and social care settings. The course covers the identification, handling, and management of hazardous substances to support safer working practices and maintain a compliant care environment.

Learners will explore the role of PPE, COSHH risk assessments, employer and employee responsibilities, and safe procedures for responding to incidents such as spillages. The course is fully online, self-paced, and suitable for health and social care staff who may come into contact with hazardous substances as part of their role.

Duration
50m
Number of Units
3
Accreditation
CPD certified
Course Category
Health & Social Care

Learning Outcomes

  • To gain an understanding of the law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace
  • To gain an understanding of how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace
  • To gain an understanding of the precautions and procedures necessary to ensure the risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled

Training Units

Our COSHH training course is divided into three core units, each designed to build understanding of hazardous substances, risk assessment, and safe working practices within health and social care environments.

What Is COSHH?

10m

This unit introduces the fundamentals of COSHH, including its role in workplace safety and managing hazardous substances.

What COSHH Is and Its Importance
  • What COSHH is and its Importance
  • Common Hazardous Substances Covered by COSHH
  • Employer and Employee Responsibilities
  • Communication of COSHH Practices, Including Signage and Symbols

Assessing COSHH Risks

15m

Learners will explore the substances covered by COSHH and ways to manage the risks associated with them.

  • What is Covered by COSHH?
  • Routes of Entry for Hazardous Substances
  • COSHH Risk Assessments

Working with Hazardous Substances

15m

In this unit learners will look at the steps they need to take within their role to keep themselves, colleagues and individuals safe.

  • Safe storing of Hazardous Substances
  • PPE types
  • Safety Procedures Following Spillages

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