Hazardous substances in the workplace are a potential threat to the short and long term health of employees. Every year there are a significant number of accidents involving the use substances, in many cases these lead to permanent illness or injury and in some cases, death. These courses focus on awareness on the need for safe use of hazardous substances within the workplace, and highlight the risks involved in dealing with such material.

What is COSHH?

COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. You can prevent or reduce workers' exposure to hazardous substances by:

• finding out what the health hazards are;
• deciding how to prevent harm to health i.e. risk assessment;
• providing control measures to reduce harm to health;
• making sure they are used;
• keeping all control measures in good working order;
• providing information, instruction and training for employees and others;
• providing monitoring and health surveillance in appropriate cases;
• planning for emergencies.

Most businesses use substances, or products that are mixtures of substances. Some processes create substances. These could cause harm to employees, contractors and other people. Sometimes substances are easily recognised as harmful. Common substances such as paint, bleach or dust from natural materials may also be harmful.

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In Company COSHH Training

If you would prefer, we can arrange for a variety of COSHH related training courses to be delivered on-site at your premises.

To discuss your company's on-site COSHH training requirements either call us on 01684 297172 or email info@soteriasafety.co.uk for a free no obligation quote 

To book a course please call us on 01684 297172 or email info@soteriasafety.co.uk