COSHH FOR CONSTRUCTION

COSHH for Construction course | COSHH is short for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Nearly all business in the construction sector work with substances that is not used correctly could cause harm to employees, contractors, the public or the environment. For example, paint, dust, oils, fumes and concrete washout. Collectively known hazardous substances.

The risk from Hazardous substances can cause skin irritation, poisoning or harm to the environment in the form of pollution. So, it is essential your staff know how to work with them correctly.

This online COSHH for Construction course is designed to raise skills and awareness of working with, and around, hazardous substances when on a Construction site. The completion certificate helps evidence compliance to COSHH regulations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Common Hazardous Substances
Identifying Hazardous Substances
How to protect yourself
Protecting others
Undertake a COSHH assessment

COURSE CONTENT

UNIT 1 | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND THE LAW

In this first unit we explain what hazardous substances are, before defining COSHH and looking at the legislation around it. This includes both employer and employee responsibilities.

UNIT 2 | EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

In this second unit, we explore some of the health risks when working with and near hazardous substances, and the steps you can take to protect yourself and others.

UNIT 3 | WORKING WITH HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

In this final unit, we look at employer and employee responsibilities when working with hazardous substances, including how to store and dispose of them safely. We also look at how to respond to an accidental spill.

UNIT 4 | QUIZ

IDEAL FOR

This course is ideal for all staff working with hazardous substances in the construction sector.

CERTIFICATE

On successful completion of the online COSHH for Construction training course a completion certificate will be sent. Successful completion requires achievement of 80% in the final assessment.

The COSHH For Construction certificate is valid for 3 years.