Introduction
The Level 2 Award in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) is aimed at those learners who work in an environment where coming into contact with hazardous substances is likely. This includes workplaces in areas such as manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and office environments.

It gives learners the knowledge and skills to recognise the risks associated with hazardous substances and how to control them.

Introduction

The Level 2 Award in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) is aimed at those learners who work in an environment where coming into contact with hazardous substances is likely. This includes workplaces in areas such as manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and office environments.

It gives learners the knowledge and skills to recognise the risks associated with hazardous substances and how to control them.

Course Details

The course will be presented in a varied and interesting way and will include:

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 2002.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course the delegates will:

Understand the law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace.
Understand how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace.
Understand the precautions and procedures necessary to ensure the risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled.

Who should attend

Employees responsible for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) at work, as well as employees who use hazardous substances in manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and offices.

Duration

The course is held over one day.

Examination

The course will be assessed by a 30 minute multi-choice examination.

All successful candidates will receive the nationally recognised Level 2 Award in COSHH.

Venues

The fees below are based on delegates attending one of our open courses.

If you have four or more people requiring training, you might find it more cost effective for us to deliver the training in-house.

Contact us on 029 2070 3328 or training@penarth.co.uk for more details.

Fees

The course costs £250 + VAT per delegate and payment is required when booking the course.

The fees cover the cost of the training, all course materials, refreshments throughout the day, a light lunch, examination fees and a certificate.

Course Leaders

The courses are presented by experienced health and safety professionals.

Level 2 Award in The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)