Control of substances Hazardous to Health Awareness

This 2-hour course aims to give all staff an appreciation of working with chemicals that are in everyday use and may or may not pose a harm. Delegates will learn how the City Council's procedures are designed to help protect those who come into contact with chemicals during their day to day activities.

Target group

All employees.

Outcomes of this course

  • Applicable legislation
  • Individual and respective responsibilities
  • Identify and understand the level of risk posed by the product being used
  • Learn to implement suitable control measures

The study topics include

  • Methods of identifying the level of risk associated with the product
  • The City Council's COSHH control procedure
  • COSHH risk assessments
  • Manufacturers Safety Data Sheets