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Responsible person – practical COSHH management in healthcare

COSHR
1 day
Also available as an onsite course

Course Details

Course code
COSHR
Days
1 day
Category
Health & Safety
Tags
Healthcare, Commercial
Accreditation
Training method
Schedule, Onsite available

To enable you to gain an understanding of the importance of managing COSHH related risks, roles and responsibility and the use of important techniques such as development of an adequate COSHH risk assessment and inventory, identification of precautions, PPE etc and appropriate training and communication.

ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN

ONSITE COURSE

WE CAN BRING THIS COURSE TO YOU

Get in touch today to discuss options with one of our specialist trainers.

Who is the course for

Individuals or teams responsible for ensuring their organisation is compliant with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.

Aims & objectives

To enable you to gain an understanding of the importance of managing COSHH related risks, roles and responsibility and the use of important techniques such as development of an adequate COSHH risk assessment and inventory, identification of precautions, PPE etc and appropriate training and communication. The course looks at the HSE and HEFMA models for COSHH assessments. The course also illustrates some of the common errors made in on-site COSHH assessments.

 

BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

– Describe the basics of the COSHH Regulations, and to what they extend

– Discuss the hazards associated with working with or near chemicals etc (covered by COSHH), including the effect on health

– Describe the legal requirements or the Regulations including the duty to manage COSHH

– Work through the logical steps to comply with COSHH legislation and develop an appropriate COSHH management procedure and action plan

– Understand what makes up a suitable and sufficient COSHH assessment

– Examine the specific example of Legionella

– Introduce control strategies under the hierarchy of control including PPE

– State where to obtain further guidance and assistance

Other information

Eastwood Park can also deliver this course at a location to suit your individual needs.

Booking your course

This course is delivered on an on-demand basis and scheduled as needed. You can register your interest by following the link below and we will be in touch shortly to discuss your training options.

Course FAQs

Yes, our Responsible person – practical COSHH management course deals specifically with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.

To book one of our courses follow the ‘book now’ link above or call our sales team on  +44 (0)1454 262777.

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