COSHH – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health-online training course

Many workplaces use substances that can be harmful to people if they are not handled, stored or controlled correctly. The COSHH – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health course provides essential workplace awareness of hazardous substances and the measures that can help protect employees from exposure.

This online course introduces learners to the principles of COSHH and helps them understand how hazardous substances can enter the body, how risks can be identified and controlled, and the importance of following workplace procedures.

What You Will Learn

By completing this course, learners will understand:

• What COSHH means and why it is important
• What constitutes a hazardous substance
• Common hazardous substances found in workplaces
• The potential health risks associated with hazardous substances
• How exposure can occur
• How hazardous substances can enter the body
• How to identify and assess potential risks
• The importance of COSHH assessments
• Safe storage and handling practices
• The importance of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Workplace control measures for reducing exposure
• The importance of reading labels and safety information
• How to respond to spills and incidents
• Employee responsibilities when working with hazardous substances
• The importance of following workplace procedures and instructions

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for employees, supervisors, managers and anyone who may come into contact with hazardous substances as part of their work.

It can be particularly useful for workplaces in industries such as construction, manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, hospitality, maintenance, agriculture and laboratories.

Course Features

✅ 100% online learning
✅ Self-paced — learn at your own convenience
✅ Approximately 35 minutes
✅ Practical workplace-focused awareness
✅ Online assessment
✅ Certificate on successful completion
✅ Multiple language options available

Course Languages

English | Ukrainian | Polish | Romanian

Important: This is a COSHH awareness course. It does not replace workplace-specific COSHH assessments, specialist training, risk assessments, safety data sheet information or employer procedures where these are required.