COSHH Training
Course overview
Hazardous substances can create serious workplace risks when they are not identified, assessed, stored, handled, or controlled properly. Exposure to harmful chemicals may lead to illness, injury, environmental concerns, and compliance issues for workers, supervisors, and employers.
This course introduces hazardous substances, COSHH regulations, health hazards, fatal chemical identification, risk assessment practices, the Globally Harmonised System, control measures, and the use of COSHH handbook guidance in workplace settings.
Learners will gain awareness of how to recognize hazardous substances, understand chemical risk information, support safer control measures, and follow responsible workplace procedures. Certification is provided upon successful completion of the course.
Key topics included
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Understanding hazardous substances and COSHH regulatory principles
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Recognizing health hazards linked to dangerous chemicals
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Identifying fatal chemicals and chemical exposure risks
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Conducting COSHH risk assessments using structured workplace methods
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Understanding the Globally Harmonised System for hazard communication
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Applying control measures and COSHH handbook guidance
Entry requirements
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There are no formal academic prerequisites for this course. Learners should have basic English reading and comprehension skills to understand chemical safety information, workplace procedures, labels, and assessment materials. A responsible attitude toward health and safety, awareness of workplace hazards, and willingness to follow control measures are recommended for successful participation.
Who is this course for
This course is suitable for employees, supervisors, managers, business owners, cleaners, maintenance workers, laboratory staff, warehouse personnel, manufacturing teams, health and safety representatives, and anyone who may handle or work near hazardous substances. It supports safer chemical handling, risk awareness, and responsible workplace procedures.
Certification
Curriculum
- WHMIS Foundations and Worker Protection
- Labels, SDSs, and Hazard Communication
- Exposure Routes and Health Effects
- Risk Control and Safe Work Practices
- Canadian Compliance and Workplace Responsibilities
- Emergency Response and Continuous Improvement
- COSHH Training Final Exam