Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Top Rated4.9(36 reviews)

This course provides an overview of the COSHH Regulations in UK workplaces. It covers legal responsibilities, identifying hazardous substances, conducting risk assessments, implementing control measures, safe handling and storage, emergency response, and the importance of health surveillance to protect workers.

5 Modules1 hour
£169£0
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Explain the purpose and key principles of COSHH Regulations
  • Describe employer and employee legal responsibilities under COSHH
  • Identify hazardous substances and routes of exposure
  • Conduct and understand COSHH risk assessments
  • Apply appropriate control measures to reduce exposure risks
  • Demonstrate safe handling, storage, and transportation practices
  • Respond appropriately to spills and exposure incidents
  • Recognise signs and symptoms of hazardous exposure
  • Understand the role of health surveillance in early detection
  • Maintain accurate documentation to support legal compliance

Modules

Module 1

Introduction to COSHH and Legal Responsibilities

Module 2

Identifying Hazards and Conducting Risk Assessments

Module 3

Control Measures, Safe Handling and Storage

Module 4

Emergency Response, Health Surveillance and Compliance

Module 5

Summary

Top reviews

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Olutola

User fromcare-learning

5

Very explanatory, easy to understand and easy to work on very good trainning

Posted on 18/06/2026

MU

Mustapha

User fromcare-learning

5

Great material.

Posted on 05/07/2026

JS

Joy Sam

User fromcare-learning

5

Awesomeness

Posted on 10/07/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course covers COSHH Regulations, legal responsibilities, identifying hazardous substances, risk assessments, control measures, safe handling and storage, emergency procedures, health surveillance, and compliance requirements.

Yes, you will receive a certification upon successful completion of the course.

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Yes, this course is suitable for employees, supervisors, and managers who handle or are exposed to hazardous substances in UK workplaces.