Health & Safety About 60 minutes 1 CPD hour

COSHH Training

Understand the risks of hazardous substances at work and learn how to assess and control exposure under COSHH regulations.

  • CPD Accredited
Overview

What this course covers

Incidents involving hazardous substances can affect operators, colleagues and members of the public, making COSHH awareness essential across many industries. This programme covers the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, explaining how to identify hazardous substances and assess the risks they pose.

Learners also cover the hierarchy of controls used to reduce exposure and the responsibilities placed on employers and employees. The course touches on REACH requirements and safe storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Identify substances hazardous to health and their effects
  • Describe key requirements of the COSHH Regulations 2002
  • Apply a structured approach to assessing hazardous substance risks
  • Explain the hierarchy of controls for reducing exposure
  • Recognise employer and employee responsibilities under COSHH
  • Apply safe storage, handling and disposal practices
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Manufacturing and construction staff
  • Cleaning and laboratory staff
  • Managers responsible for COSHH risk assessments
Course content

Modules included

7 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 Introduction to COSHH
  2. 02 Types of hazardous substances and health effects
  3. 03 COSHH risk assessment and the law
  4. 04 Hierarchy of controls and exposure limits
  5. 05 Employer and employee responsibilities
  6. 06 Safe storage, handling and disposal
  7. 07 REACH and supplementary requirements
Assessment

How competence is checked

An end-of-course test checks learners can identify hazards and apply COSHH controls correctly.

Certificate

What learners receive

Learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth 1 CPD hour to download instantly on completion.

Aligned with
  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
  • REACH
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.

Ready to roll out COSHH Training to your team?

Speak to a compliance advisor for volume pricing, admin dashboard access and same-day setup.

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