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Covered in this online COSHH course
Course contents
This training course is broken down into 3 sections
- 1 Hazardous Substances, coming into contact with them and the effects of exposure
- 2 Hazard Symbols
- 3 6 Simple Steps

About this course
The HSE state that all employers must provide information, training and instruction to all staff who work with hazardous substances. This also includes cleaning staff and maintenance staff.
It is estimated that hazardous substances account for around 650,000 deaths every year, making it one of the biggest contributors to occupational deaths worldwide. By providing effective COSHH training online, employers can help to ensure that everyone in the workplace is competent to carry out their work safely.
Our online COSHH training course identifies hazardous substances, how they can be harmful, everyday storage, COSHH Risk Assessments and what they are used for.
All levels of staff and management should be able to:
- recognise the potential hazards posed by their work
- be able to take action to reduce or eliminate the risks with suitable control measures against COSHH
- understand the role of personal protection in ensuring good occupational health
Equip your staff with the knowledge needed to safely store hazardous chemicals and how to respond if they are exposed to hazardous chemicals; as well as giving them a solid understanding of the hazard symbols and the '6 simple steps'.
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COSHH - Employee and Employer Responsibilities
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Nadira TudorThe importance of COSHH Training
It’s important that you comply with the law and understand the positive impact this training course can have on your organisation and employees.
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CoSHH Training certificate
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Each of our courses ends with a multiple choice test to measure your knowledge of the material.
This COSHH Training course concludes with a 20 question multiple choice test with a printable certificate. In addition, brief in-course questions guide the user through the sections of the training and are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum user engagement throughout.
As well as printable user certificates, training progress and results are all stored centrally in your LMS (Learning Management System) and can be accessed any time to reprint certificates, check and set pass marks and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?
Your COSHH Training Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.
Please note if you are using our course content via SCORM in a third party LMS then we are unable to provide certificates and you will need to generate these in your host LMS yourself.
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Why is this training important?
Compliance
It's important that you comply with the law and know the ways in which it affects you and the way you work.
Our COSHH training will help you and your employees gain a deeper understanding of COSHH regulations and the impact that they have on your work.
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 places duties on employers to protect employees (and anyone else who comes into the workplace) from the hazards of substances used in that work environment. It requires that potential risk must be assessed; any potential exposure controlled; procedures must be put in place to deal with accidents, incidents and emergencies; and finally, that information, instruction and training must be supplied for persons who may be exposed to substances hazardous to health.
Failing to comply with HSE's COSHH guidelines can result in prosecution, fines, and/or imprisonment. Discover our COSHH training courses to protect yourself and your workers today.
Business benefits
What are the benefits COSHH training online?
COSHH training online offers several benefits over traditional in-person training sessions, including:
Convenience
One of the most significant benefits of COSHH training online is its convenience. Online training can be completed at any time and from anywhere, as long as there is an internet connection. This means that employees can fit the training into their schedules, reducing the need for time-consuming and costly in-person training sessions.
Cost-Effective
COSHH training online is typically more cost-effective than traditional in-person training sessions. This is because there are no expenses associated with travel, accommodation, or hiring a trainer. Online training modules can be accessed multiple times, reducing the need for repeated training sessions.
Flexibility
COSHH training online offers flexibility in terms of the pace of learning. Employees can learn at their own pace and take as much time as they need to understand the materials fully. They can also revisit the training modules whenever they need a refresher.
Interactive Learning
Online training modules can include interactive features, such as quizzes and simulations, which can make the learning experience more engaging and effective. These features can help employees to retain the information better and apply it to their work.
Improved Learning Outcomes
Studies have shown that online training can lead to improved learning outcomes compared to traditional in-person training sessions. This is because employees can learn at their own pace and in a comfortable environment, reducing distractions and increasing engagement.
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