HABC - Level 2 Award in COSHH Risk Assessment HC535 / D02
Summary
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) requires employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill-health. The Level 2 Certificate in COSHH Risk Assessment provides formal recognition of an individual’s ability to undertake a COSHH risk assessment in line with the Health and Safety Executive’s Approved Code of Practice.
Course contents
- employers and employees duties relating to hazardous substances at work
- the consequences for non-compliance with statutory duties
- list the ways in which an employer can communicate hazardous substances safety information
- define the terms hazard and risk with respect to hazardous substances
- list the different forms that hazardous substances can take
- outline the health and safety effects that may arise following exposure or release of hazardous substances
- outline the routes that hazardous substances can enter the body
- describe how risk assessments reduce accidents and ill health at work
- outline the five step process of risk assessment
- outline the control hierarchy in respect of safe use, handling, transporting, storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health
- outline the types of information that should be referred to for the safe identification and use of hazardous substances
- describe the general procedures that should be in place for dealing with an incident involving hazardous substances
Outcomes
After completing this course, participants will:
- understand the law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace
- understand how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace
- understand the precautions and procedures necessary to ensure the risks associated with hazardous substances
Sessions
Date | Time | Location | |
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HABC - Level 2 Award in COSHH Risk Assessment | 04 December 2018 | 09:00-17:00 | Oak Tree Management & Training Ltd |
Notes
This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice examination.
Actions
Cost
heated member | Activity fee£217.50 +VAT |
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heated non-member | Activity fee£235.00 +VAT |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
Additional information
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