Introduction to Safe Working with Chemicals

Course overview

This course offers an introduction to working with chemicals safely in the workplace.

• An overview of legislation applicable to chemicals with special emphasis the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended) (COSHH)
• An introduction to COSHH risk assessments
• An explanation of the physical forms of chemicals and the relevance of this to their routes of entry and control measures
• An introduction to the classification of hazardous substances and their associated health risks with reference to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulations
• Introduction to control measures, occupational hygiene techniques and the safe handling of chemicals

Course benefits

Ability to identify key legislation applicable to chemicals, understand the basic terms used in toxicology and on Safety Data Sheets. Understand the hazards and risks associated with using chemicals. Overall help to reduce the human and financial cost of harm or injury caused by hazardous substances.