COSHH Awareness Training in Cumbria

Many workplaces use substances that can cause harm if they are not properly controlled.

Cleaning chemicals, solvents, fuels, oils, dusts, fumes, gases and other hazardous substances can create risks to health through inhalation, skin contact, ingestion or other routes of exposure.

GMC MedSafe provides practical COSHH Awareness Training in Cumbria, helping employees understand the risks associated with hazardous substances and the precautions used to control them.

Course overview

Duration: Half day – approximately 3 hours
Delivery: Face-to-face, at your workplace
Level: Workplace awareness training
Assessment: Knowledge check and scenario-based activities
Certificate: GMC MedSafe certificate of attendance

Who is the course for?

Suitable for employees who:

Use hazardous substances
Work with cleaning chemicals
Work with oils, fuels or solvents
Work around hazardous dusts or fumes
Work in workshops or manufacturing environments
Carry out cleaning or maintenance
May be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their work

What does COSHH mean?

COSHH stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.

The course explains the principles behind COSHH and the role employees play in following the control measures established by their employer.

What does the course cover?

Identifying hazardous substances

Delegates will consider:

Chemicals
Dusts
Fumes
Vapours
Gases
Biological agents
Products that may appear harmless but can cause harm
Routes of exposure

The course covers how hazardous substances can enter or affect the body, including:

Inhalation
Skin contact
Eye contact
Ingestion
Injection where relevant
Understanding workplace COSHH assessments

Delegates will learn:

What a COSHH assessment is
Why it is carried out
What employees need to know from the assessment
How control measures should be followed
Safety Data Sheets and labels

The course introduces:

Product labels
Hazard symbols
Hazard statements
Precautionary statements
Safety Data Sheets
Workplace information and instructions
Controlling exposure

The course considers practical controls such as:

Substitution
Ventilation
Enclosure
Safe systems of work
Storage
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protective equipment where applicable
Hygiene arrangements
Emergencies and spillages

Delegates will consider appropriate responses to:

Chemical spills
Exposure incidents
Accidental release
Contamination
Emergency arrangements

Course Prices and Group Bookings

All training is available for workplace groups, with quotations based on the number of learners, location and training requirements.

For employers with several staff requiring training, an on-site group course can often provide a more convenient and cost-effective option than booking individual places at external venues.

Contact GMC MedSafe for current course pricing and group availability.