LEVEL 2: AWARD IN PRINCIPLES OF COSHH (RQF)

course/Award information

During this half day course, Learners will develop their understanding of the law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace and the precautions and procedures required to ensure hazardous substances are properly controlled, as well as learn how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances.

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REGULATORS:
Ofqual regulated

PRE REQUISITES:
Be 14 years of age or older.

VALIDITY OF AWARD:
This qualification is valid for 3 years.

LENGTH OF COURSE:
4 hours

COURSE CONTENT:

This qualification covers:

  • 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
  • Procedures for responding to accidents and incidents


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

  • Continual assessment by the tutor
  • Complete a multiple choice question paper with a pass mark of 10/15

HOW MANY FIRST AIDERS DO I NEED

At my workplace or school?

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If you are unsure of how many people to train and deploy as first aiders for your workplace or school, then don’t worry.

You can use our first aid requirements calculator to help you understand your specific requirements.  The calculator is a guide and doesn’t replace the need to conduct a full ‘first aid requirements risk assessment’.

We thrive on helping remove the stress of your legal responsibility to ensure there are suitable arrangements in place for all staff or visitors should someone become ill or injured.

Saving Lives, wherever possible

Maybe you are unsure about your legal or moral obligations as an employer, or perhaps you are finding it challenging to keep on top of your responsibilities such as training matrixes, policies or risk assessments.

Why not book into one of our free no-obligation consultation slots to discuss your challenges, there is no cost to exploring your options.

Want to find out more?

If you need more information on any of our courses please get in touch, we’ll be happy to give you any details that you need.

Mon to Fri: 0900 - 1700
Weekends: 0900 - 1230

Saving Lives, wherever possible

Maybe you are unsure about your legal or moral obligations as an employer, or perhaps you are finding it challenging to keep on top of your responsibilities such as training matrixes, policies or risk assessments.

Why not book into one of our free no-obligation consultation slots to discuss your challenges, there is no cost to exploring your options.

Want to find out more?

If you need more information on any of our courses please get in touch, we’ll be happy to give you any details that you need.

Mon to Fri: 0900 - 1700
Weekends: 0900 - 1230

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On-Site Training for Groups

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