Aim: To be able to work with hazardous substances safely and effectively.
Objectives:
By successfully completing this course you will be able to:
- Describe what COSHH stands for
- Identify 5 substances classed as hazardous substances
- Identify 3 different categories of hazardous substances commonly found in a health and social care setting
- List at least 6 likely risks associated with hazardous substances
- Describe the precautions to be taken to ensure your safety and the safety of others around you
- Identify 5 steps in COSHH regulations
- List 5 responsibilities you will have when handling hazardous substances
Introduction
Welcome to the Halo Staffing eLearning course on COSHH. In this course, we will guide you about hazardous substances and how to work with them safely and effectively.
Firstly, we will try and explain to you what COSHH stands for, and list 5 substances that are classed as hazardous substances.
The next section will inform you about the risks associated with hazardous substances and the precautions to be taken to ensure your safety and the safety of others around you.
After that, we will cover COSHH regulations and inform you of your responsibilities when handling hazardous substances.
