COSHH Online Training Course

This online COSHH Training course covers all the information necessary to keep your staff safe from substances that could be potentially harmful to their health.

It covers all aspects of chemical and hazardous substance safety in the workplace and is essential training across a range of industries. Our COSHH Training is IOSH Approved and CPD Accredited for your reassurance.

COSHH Training – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace can pose serious health risks if not managed correctly. Employers and employees must understand how to identify, handle, store, and dispose of hazardous substances safely to ensure compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002.

Our COSHH Training course provides essential knowledge on workplace chemical safety, risk assessments, and best practices for handling hazardous substances. This training is crucial for protecting workers from exposure to chemicals, fumes, dust, vapours, and other dangerous substances that could cause long-term health problems or immediate harm.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:
✔️ Employees who work with hazardous substances, including chemicals, cleaning products, or biological agents
✔️ Employers and supervisors responsible for health and safety compliance
✔️ Laboratory staff, cleaners, engineers, maintenance workers, and construction workers
✔️ Anyone required to carry out COSHH risk assessments or manage hazardous substances

Course Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will:
✅ Understand the importance of COSHH regulations and employer responsibilities
✅ Learn how to identify and assess hazardous substances in the workplace
✅ Implement safe handling, storage, and disposal procedures for hazardous materials
✅ Recognise the potential health effects of exposure and how to mitigate risks
✅ Conduct effective COSHH risk assessments to maintain workplace safety

Course Content

This interactive course covers:

• Introduction to COSHH – Understanding the regulations and their importance
• Types of Hazardous Substances – Chemicals, dust, fumes, vapours, biological agents, and more
• Routes of Exposure – How harmful substances enter the body and their effects
• COSHH Risk Assessments – Identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing controls
• Safe Handling & Storage – Best practices for minimising exposure and contamination risks
• Control Measures – Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilation, and safe work procedures
• Emergency Procedures – What to do in case of exposure, spills, or accidents
• Legal Responsibilities – Employer and employee duties under COSHH regulations

Training Format & Certification

• Delivery Method: Online interactive course / In-person training available
• Duration: Approx. 25 mins
• Assessment: Multiple-choice test at the end
• Certificate: Downloadable COSHH Training certificate upon successful completion

Why Choose AST Services?

• Expert-led training designed to meet UK safety compliance standards
• Suitable for a wide range of industries where hazardous substances are used
• Flexible learning options: online or in-person
• Immediate certification to support workplace safety requirements

Ensure compliance with COSHH regulations and safeguard workplace health – enrol today!