Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Training Course

Duration 2-3 hours

Last audited 12th September 2023

CPD Approved RoSPA Approved
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
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This COSHH training course provides an understanding of hazardous substances, as outlined within the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH). It will equip you with the knowledge needed to identify hazardous substances in your workplace and understand the legal requirements of COSHH.

By completing this training, you will be aware of how to undertake a COSHH risk assessment and know the different control measures that can be implemented to manage risks that hazardous substances can cause.

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Same day digital certificate

Printed certificate posted next working day

Full audio voiceover

Unlimited assessment attempts

Written in compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)

Accredited by CPD and assured by RoSPA Qualifications

What you'll learn

By the end of this course learners will:

  • Know how to identify hazardous substances in their workplace.
  • Understand the ill health effects that hazardous substances cause.
  • Understand COSHH legal requirements.
  • Know how a COSHH risk assessment is carried out.
  • Understand what control measures will be put in place by employers to manage the risks posed by hazardous substances.
  • Know what employees should do to follow safety procedures.
  • Understand the importance of health surveillance for employees who work with certain hazardous substances.

Training you can trust

Accredited by CPD

All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Assured by RoSPA Qualifications

This course is also assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents through their RoSPA Qualifications Assurance System, as providing up-to-date, quality and content-approved training.

Recommended renewal:

1 year

What does this mean? This certificate does not have an expiry date, however, based on industry best practice guidelines there is a recommended renewal period.

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Our in-house Learning Designers develop all of our courses to give you and your learners the most engaging training possible.

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Module 1: Introduction to Hazardous Substances and COSHH

Module 2: Ill-Health Effects from Hazardous Substances at Work

Module 3: COSHH Requirements for Risk Assessment

Module 4: Control Measures for Hazardous Substances: Part 1

Module 5: Control Measures for Hazardous Substances: Part 2

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The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.

This COSHH training course provides suitable training for all levels of employees who work, or may come into contact with, hazardous substances in the workplace. All employees must have the necessary knowledge to be competent and do the job properly. This includes, but is not limited to, people who work in professions such as:

  • Catering and baking
  • Cleaning
  • Beauty and hairdressing
  • Engineering
  • Vehicle repair and painting
  • Welding
  • Offshore oil and gas
  • Printing
  • Woodworking
  • Agriculture

If you are a cleaner, our COSHH Training for Cleaners course may be more suitable for your needs. 

Frequently asked questions

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