COSHH Regulations 2002, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
COSHH Essentials Training
Gain knowledge of hazardous substances, safe handling practices, labels, and legal responsibilities under COSHH regulations.
Duration
35 Minutes
Modules
6
Languages
English
Certificate
Instant PDF
Why This Course Matters
Hazardous substances are everywhere — protect yourself and others.
From cleaning chemicals and solvents to dusts, fumes, and biological agents, hazardous substances are common across many industries. Even brief or indirect exposure can lead to serious health problems if not managed correctly.
This COSHH Awareness Training course helps employees and employers understand how to identify and work safely with hazardous substances, in full compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002.
Whether you handle chemicals directly or work near them, this training is essential for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
About the Course
Delivered through short, engaging video modules, this course helps participants gain essential COSHH knowledge with minimal disruption to their workday. The content is accessible on any device and includes an optional assessment at the end to confirm understanding. Upon successful completion, learners can download a COSHH Awareness Certificate for their training records.
Keep Your Workplace Compliant and Safe with COSHH Training
Understand the risks, know your legal duties, and protect the health of your team with this fast and effective awareness course.
What You’ll Learn
After completing each module in a course, learners will be prompted to take a short quiz to verify understanding. Upon successful completion of all modules, participants will receive a PDF certificate, ideal for training records and workplace audits.
Module 1:
Introduction to COSHH⏱ Duration: 4 minutes 41 seconds- What COSHH is and why it’s important
- Examples of hazardous substances in the workplace
Module 2:
Legal Regulations⏱ Duration: 3 minutes 6 seconds- Employer and employee responsibilities
- Legal framework of COSHH Regulations 2002
Module 3:
Problems to Health from Hazardous Substances⏱ Duration: 4 minutes 11 seconds- Short- and long-term health effects
- How substances enter the body
Module 4:
Identifying Hazardous Substances⏱ Duration: 6 minutes 55 seconds- Hazard symbols, safety data sheets, and labels
- Workplace examples and common misconceptions
Module 5:
Risk Assessments and Control Measures⏱ Duration: 10 minutes 8 seconds- How to conduct a COSHH risk assessment
- Control measures and safe practices
Module 6:
Monitoring the Assessment and Health Surveillance⏱ Duration: 6 minutes 11 seconds- Keeping COSHH records up to date
- When health surveillance is needed
- Recordkeeping and ongoing reviews
Who Should Attend?
Designed for Every Role in the Food Industry
Agricultural, Printing & Woodworking Roles
Pesticides, inks, sawdust, and adhesives
Engineering, Welding & Manufacturing Staff
Metal dusts, fumes, oils, and corrosion agents
Vehicle Repair & Paint Technicians
Exposure to solvents, lubricants, and spray paints
Catering & Food Production Workers
Use of sanitisers, degreasers, and temperature-controlled processes
Cleaning & Janitorial Teams
Daily exposure to strong cleaning agents and disinfectants
Testamonials
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TATA Chemicals
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TATA Chemicals
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