Principles of COSHH is a stand alone level 1 qualification, which compliments the CIEH foundation certificate in Health and Safety programme, it is aimed at those who use substances hazardous to health at work and introduces students to the hazards associated with those substances, and the risks and controls available and what to expect from a COSHH assessment.

Successful completion will prepare students to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances in co-operation with their managers and supervisors.

It is recommended that students wishing to take this course should already hold the foundation or level 2 awards in health and safety in the workplace.

The topic areas covered are:-

• Definition and types of substances hazardous to health in the workplace
• Health effects of hazardous substances and their causes
• COSHH assessments and control options
• Responsibilities imposed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999

Course duration: 2-3 hours plus a short exam of 20 questions

Cost of the course: £40.00 per person including exam fee