Get all the benefits of structured classroom learning but with the convenience of the digital world, studying where you like.

Students join remotely using a PC, laptop or tablet and download the relevant software in advance to enable access to the tutor run class. Throughout the course, students can see and interact with the tutor and with each other. 

1. What is risk assessment
2. Why carry out COSHH RA
3. COSHH Regulations
4. Forms of hazardous substances
5. The risk assessment process
6. Factors affecting the level of risk
7. Evaluating risks
8. Workplace exposure limits
9. Competencies of COSHH risk assessors

By the end of the course, you will be performing your own COSHH risk assessments with confidence. This will help you to protect your staff and business, as well as comply with the law.

You will also gain an accredited qualification, confirming your knowledge and understanding of the COSHH risk assessment process.

This course is designed for those who conduct or wish to conduct COSHH risk assessments in their workplace or anyone looking at improving or upskilling their HSE knowledge.

This would include, managers, supervisors, safety officers, health and safety professionals.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the qualification, learners will:

• Understand the importance of COSHH risk assessments
• Know the main types of hazardous substance and how they may cause harm
• Understand the principles of controlling the risks from hazardous substances Understand how a COSHH risk assessment is undertaken.

Assessment

Online assessment task completed after the course, which tests the student’s knowledge and understanding of the COSHH risk assessment process.