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Level 2 – Principles of COSHH

The Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification specifically designed to provide candidates with a basic knowledge of COSHH regulations and requirements.

Who's it for?

Suitable for all employees, this half day course is ideal for those who wish to work in environments with hazardous substances, such as:
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Cleaning
  • Transport
  • Utilities
  • Office environments.
  • Shops
  • Bars and Restaurants

What will I learn?

Candidates will learn about the legal requirements relating to hazardous substances, how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances, as well as the precautions and procedures required to ensure that the risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled.

What's involved during the course?

During the tutorial you will learn the Legal requirements relating to hazardous substances in the workplace:
  • Employer duties
  • Employee duties
  • Consequences for non-compliance
  • Communicating safety information
  • The different forms that hazardous substances can take
  • Effects that may arise after exposure to hazardous substances
  • The different routes that hazardous substances can enter the body
  • How risk assessments reduce accidents and ill health at work
  • The five step process of risk assessment
  • The control hierarchy in relation to the safe use, handling, transporting, storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health
  • Information to refer to when identifying and using hazardous substances
  • Procedures for dealing with an incident involving hazardous substances

What will I get out of the training?

The Level 2 Principles of COSHH Course provides you with a certificate at the end of your training, to gain this qualification you need to meet the required level for the written assessments taken at the end of the tutorial. The certificate you gain is valid for three years and meets government guidelines.

Course Duration?

The course takes half day and can be started at any time suitable to your needs, this includes weekends and evenings as well.  

Price?

Our half day Level 2 Principles of COSHH course please contact us for a price, discounts are available for group bookings on open courses. For Company bookings please contact us for more information. The Level 2 Principles of COSHH training course can be held at your own premises. Please note we do not recommend training in groups larger than 12 people. We cover the whole of the Home Counties.