Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

The course is aimed at those who work with hazardous substances and who have the responsibility for carrying out risk assessments in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations.

There is a requirement in law that where employees are involved in tasks involving the use of hazardous substances that risk is formally assessed with a view to avoiding or reducing the risk.

Course Outline

The "Practical CoSHH assessment" training course gives an overview of the Regulations covering topics such as:

  • their history and requirements
  • definition of hazardous substances
  • how and where to gain information on hazardous substances
  • risk assessment
  • control measures

The course comprises of training videos which you must watch prior to undertaking a short quiz to demonstrate your understanding of the course content. Further reading and guidance is also available within the course.

Accessing the course

STAFF

The online course is available to staff in People and Money.  Please use the button below to self-enrol on the course.

STUDENTS

This course is available in Learn Ultra. Matriculated students have the ability to self-enrol.   Click the link below for step-by-step instructions: 

How to enrol on Learn Ultra courses using the course catalogue

If you encounter any problems please email safety.training@ed.ac.uk quoting your name, student number and the course you wish to be enrolled on.

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