CIEH Level 2 Award in the Principles of COSHH

Course Code: 3925

Duration : Half Day

This qualification is designed for those who are 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. It will prepare employees to contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances in co-operation with their managers and supervisors.

The COSHH regulations require employers to:

• Assess the risks to health from chemicals and establish what controls are needed
• Use those controls and ensure that employees use them
• Ensure the controls are working properly
• Inform employees about the risks to their health
• Train employees

Candidates successfully completing this qualification will understand:

• The scope of hazardous substances in the workplace
• The range of legislation covering hazardous substances
• How hazardous substances adversely affect health
• Methods of identification for hazardous substances
• Sources of guidance available for the safe use of hazardous substances
• The range of control measures available for the safe use of hazardous substances
• The purpose and content of COSHH assessments

Course Content:

Candidates will be introduced to the hazards associated with substances, the risks and controls available, and what to expect from a COSHH assessment. The course will cover the following subjects:

• Definition and types of substances hazardous to health in the workplace
• Healtheffects of hazardous substances and their causes
• COSHH assessments and control options
• Responsibilities imposed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
• Candidates will be assessed by an examination paper consisting of 30 multiple choice questions to be completed in one hour under examination conditions. Candidates who achieve 20 or more correct answers will pass the examination and receive a certificate. The results will take approximately two weeks to process.

Awarding Body: Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). Further information regarding all CIEH qualifications, including this course, can be found at www.cieh.org.

Entry Requirements:

Although there are no formal entry requirements for the course, we recommend that candidates already hold the CIEH Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety or CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace.

Career Options:

• CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment
• CIEH Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment Principles and Practice
• CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety
• CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety

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