COSHH Health and Safety Training for Cleaners- CPD Accredited

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• COSHH Health and Safety Training for Cleaners 1:26:40

  • 1: Introduction to COSHH and Legal Responsibilities 17:30
  • 2: Identifying Hazardous Substances and Health Risks 19:47
  • 3: COSHH Risk Assessment Process 15:38
  • 4: Emergency Procedures and Spill Management 16:47
  • 5: Special COSHH Training and Guidelines for Cleaners 16:58

• Quiz 03:00

  • 6: Self Assessment 03:00

• Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety 1:02:00

  • 7: Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety 1:02:00

• Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering 33:00

  • 8: Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering 33:00

• Level 3 HACCP Training 10:00

  • 9: Level 3 HACCP Training 10:00

Course 1:COSHH Health and Safety Training for Cleaners

This COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Training for Cleaners is designed to equip cleaning professionals with the knowledge and skills to handle hazardous substances safely.

The course introduces you to COSHH regulations, identifies common hazardous substances in cleaning, and explores the health risks associated with exposure. It also offers practical training on conducting COSHH risk assessments, emergency procedures, and proper spill management.

By understanding legal responsibilities and the importance of proper protective measures, learners will be able to minimise risks in the workplace and ensure their own and others' safety.

This comprehensive course also highlights the specific responsibilities of employers and employees in maintaining a safe environment in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and other related regulations.

Lecture 1: Introduction to COSHH and Legal Responsibilities

• What is COSHH?
• Definition of hazardous substances
• Importance of controlling substances hazardous to health
• Relevant Legislation:
• The COSHH Regulations (2002)
• Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
• Related regulations (for example, REACH, CLP, etc.)
• Employer and Employee Responsibilities
• Employer duties (risk assessment, control measures, training, etc.)
• Employee duties (following procedures, reporting incidents, using PPE)
• Consequences of Non-Compliance:
• Fines, legal action, and implications for workplace health and safety

Lecture 2: Identifying Hazardous Substances and Health Risks

• Types of Hazardous Substances:
• Chemicals (for example, solvents, acids, cleaning products)
• Biological agents (for example, bacteria, fungi, viruses)
• Dusts and fumes (for example, silica, welding fumes, wood dust)
• Gases and vapours (for example, carbon monoxide, chlorine)
• Routes of Exposure:
• Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, injection
• Health Effects:
• Acute and chronic health effects (for example, respiratory issues, skin conditions, cancer)
• Short-term vs. long-term exposure
• Specific risks (for example, carcinogens, mutagens, and reproductive toxins)
• Chemical Hazard Labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS):
• Understanding hazard pictograms
• Reading and interpreting SDS information

Lecture 3: COSHH Risk Assessment Process

• What is a Risk Assessment?
• Definition and purpose
• Legal requirements for risk assessment
• 5 Steps of a COSHH Risk Assessment:
• Step 1: Identify the hazards
• Step 2: Determine who might be harmed and how
• Step 3: Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
• Step 4: Record findings and implement controls
• Step 5: Review and update the assessment
• Assessing Levels of Exposure:
• Frequency, duration, and severity of exposure
• Monitoring and air sampling techniques
• Prioritising Hazards:
• High-risk vs. low-risk substances

Lecture 4: Emergency Procedures and Spill Management

• Emergency Action Plans:
• Procedures for dealing with exposure incidents (for example, eye contact, inhalation, ingestion)
• Evacuation and first-aid procedures
• Importance of emergency equipment (for example, eyewash stations, spill kits)
• Spill Management Procedures:
• Safe clean-up of hazardous spills
• Containment methods (for example, absorbents, barriers)
• Disposal of contaminated materials
• Fire Safety:
• Flammable and explosive substances
• Fire-fighting procedures for chemical fires
• Reporting Incidents:
• Internal and external reporting requirements
• RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)

Lecture 5: Special COSHH Training and Guidelines for Cleaners

• Understanding COSHH and Its Importance for Cleaners

• COSHH For Cleaners
• The Importance of COSHH for Cleaners

• Common Hazardous Substances in Cleaning

• Types of Hazardous Cleaning Substances
• Routes of Exposure

• COSHH Risk Assessment for Cleaning Tasks

• Steps in Conducting a Risk Assessment
• Practical Application for Cleaners

• Safe Handling and Storage of Cleaning Chemicals

• Handling Cleaning Chemicals Safely
• Storage of Cleaning Chemicals

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Cleaners

• Types of PPE for Cleaners
• Using PPE Correctly

• Spill Management and Emergency Procedures

• Spill Response Procedures
• Emergency Procedures for Exposure
• Reporting Incidents

Course 2:Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety

Course 3:Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering

Course 4:Level 3 HACCP Training

This course is perfectly decorated for you if you are aspiring to be or already working as:

• Professional cleaners working in various sectors.
• Supervisors or managers overseeing cleaning operations.
• Facility managers responsible for safety compliance.
• Employees exposed to cleaning chemicals in their workplace.
• Health and safety officers seeking to improve workplace hazard control.
• New cleaning staff looking to understand their responsibilities under COSHH.

No prior knowledge of COSHH is required, We will teach you step by step .

Potential job roles in the UK:

• Cleaning Operative / Cleaner

• Senior Cleaner / Cleaning Supervisor

• Facilities Assistant / Facilities Staff

• Industrial / Specialist Cleaner

• Health & Safety Assistant (Cleaning Services)

• COSHH Compliance Officer / Risk Assessor

• Environmental Services Worker

• Hospital / Healthcare Cleaner

• School / Education Cleaner

• Hospitality / Hotel Cleaner