COSHH Awareness Training (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)

Introduction

Hazardous substances aren’t only dangerous to those handling them directly — they can affect anyone in the workplace. From acids, solvents and bleaches to dusts, fumes and biological agents, even incidental exposure can cause serious health problems if proper precautions aren’t taken.

This comprehensive COSHH Awareness Training Course has been developed to ensure all employees understand how to identify hazardous substances, assess associated risks, and follow safe working procedures in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations.

Employers are legally required to provide employees with suitable and sufficient information, instruction, and training. Employees, in turn, are legally obliged to co-operate with safety measures. This course ensures that everyone — from management to frontline staff — is competent and confident in handling or working around hazardous substances safely and responsibly.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is essential for anyone who works with or near hazardous substances. It provides the foundational knowledge needed to reduce risks, avoid health issues, and stay compliant with UK regulations.

Ideal for:
Cleaning and janitorial teams Catering, baking, and food production Beauty, hairdressing, and aesthetics Vehicle repair and paintwork Engineering and welding Offshore oil and gas personnel Woodworking, printing, and agriculture workers

This course is suitable for all levels of staff and does not require any prior training.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand what COSHH is and why it’s important Be familiar with legal requirements for employers and employees Learn about health risks caused by hazardous substances Identify common hazardous materials in their own work environment Know how to conduct or contribute to a COSHH risk assessment Apply appropriate control measures to reduce or eliminate risk Understand the importance of ongoing monitoring and health surveillance

Course Content Overview (Videos)

Video 1: Introduction to COSHH

⏱ Duration: 4 minutes 41 seconds
Overview of COSHH and its purpose Examples of hazardous substances in the workplace

Video 2: Legal Regulations

⏱ Duration: 3 minutes 6 seconds
Employer responsibilities under COSHH Regulations 2002 Employee duties and cooperation

Video 3: Problems to Health from Hazardous Substances

⏱ Duration: 4 minutes 11 seconds
Short and long-term health effects Routes of entry (inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, etc.)

Video 4: Identifying Hazardous Substances

⏱ Duration: 6 minutes 55 seconds
Reading labels, safety data sheets (SDS) and hazard symbols Workplace examples and common misconceptions

Video 5: Risk Assessments and Control Measures

⏱ Duration: 10 minutes 8 seconds
Step-by-step risk assessment guidance Hierarchy of control measures Safe storage, handling and disposal

Video 6: Monitoring the Assessment and Health Surveillance

⏱ Duration: 6 minutes 11 seconds
Keeping assessments up to date When and why to implement health surveillance Recordkeeping and communication

Assessment and Certification

Participants may complete a short assessment after the video modules to demonstrate their understanding. Upon successful completion, they will receive a COSHH Awareness Certificate, suitable for individual training records and compliance audits.

Benefits of This Course
Ensures legal compliance with COSHH Regulations 2002 Reduces workplace incidents and long-term health risks Builds a culture of safety and accountability Suitable for new starters, refresher training, or audits Duration: Just over 35 minutes total