Successful completion of the training programme and
assessment will enable candidates to 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.
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The training programme covers the following topics:
- Definition and types of substances hazardous to health in the workplace
- Health effects of hazardous substances and their causes
- COSHH assessments and control options
- Responsibilities imposed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
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