COSHH
About the course
This course provides care workers with essential knowledge and skills to understand, manage, and comply with COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations in the workplace. It equips learners with the tools to identify hazardous substances, conduct risk assessments, implement safe practices, and maintain compliance with UK legislation, ensuring the safety and well-being of both employees and clients.
What will you learn
The fundamentals of COSHH regulations, their importance, and the key legislation ensuring safe handling of hazardous substances.
The types of hazardous substances, their potential risks, and the role of hazard warning labels and safety data sheets in promoting safety.
How to conduct effective COSHH risk assessments and implement control measures to minimise exposure to hazardous substances.
Best practices for the safe storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous substances, including clinical and chemical waste management.
The role of infection control measures and personal protective equipment (PPE) in managing risks posed by hazardous substances.
Emergency procedures and first-aid measures for exposure incidents or accidents involving hazardous substances.
The duties and responsibilities of employers and employees under COSHH regulations, including training, reporting, and compliance requirements.
How to collaborate with other departments and utilise community resources to ensure comprehensive compliance with COSHH standards.
Course Content
References
References
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002. (2002). Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/2677/contents/made
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. (1974). Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/contents
Environmental Protection Act 1990. (1990). Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/contents
The REACH Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals). (2007). Available at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02006R1907-20220701
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). (2013). Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1471/contents/made
Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (2022). What is COSHH? Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/
Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (2022). A guide to risk assessment requirements under COSHH. Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg136.pdf
Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (2022). Hazardous substances and how to handle them. Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/hazardous-substances/
Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (2022). COSHH essentials: Guidance on working with hazardous substances. Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/
Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (2022). Waste management and clinical waste regulations. Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/waste/
Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (2022). Personal protective equipment (PPE) at work regulations. Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/
Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (2022). Workplace exposure to dust and other harmful particles. Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/exposure/
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). (2021). Available at: https://unece.org/ghs
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). (2022). Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/msds/
NHS England. (2022). Managing clinical waste safely. Available at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/clinical-waste-management/
COSHH Statistics (HSE). (2022). Respiratory diseases linked to workplace exposure. Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causdis/index.htm
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