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COSHH Health & Safety For Clinical Environments Training
Training Excellence

3 Courses, 1 Bundle | Last Updated 2026 | PDF Certificate | Dedicated Tutor Support | 14-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

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Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
4 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts), 4 PDFs and 1 Quiz
Duration
2.5 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

★★★ Positive Reviews from Learners! ★★★

Training Excellence – 3-in-1 Course Bundle

Courses Included in This Bundle

  1. COSHH Health & Safety For Clinical Environments Training

  2. Health and Safety at the Workplace

  3. Mental Health First Aid and Wellbeing

Learning Features

  • Fully online learning, accessible 24/7

  • Study anytime, anywhere, on any device

  • Engaging audio explanations for all modules

  • Unlimited attempts on MCQ assessments

COSHH Health & Safety for Clinical Environments Training

Clinical environments involve regular contact with chemicals, medicines, cleaning products, disinfectants, biological substances, and other materials that may pose health risks if they are not handled correctly. Understanding how to identify these hazards and control exposure is essential for protecting healthcare workers, patients, visitors, and the wider workplace.

This COSHH Health & Safety for Clinical Environments Training course provides practical guidance on the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and how its principles apply within healthcare and clinical settings. Learners will develop a clear understanding of hazardous substances, the risks they can present, and the steps that can be taken to reduce exposure and prevent harm.

The training covers key areas such as identifying hazardous substances, understanding COSHH assessments, safe storage and handling, appropriate control measures, personal protective equipment, spill management, exposure prevention, and effective workplace procedures.

It also highlights the importance of good communication, safe working practices, accurate reporting, and following established health and safety procedures. Learners will gain a better understanding of their own responsibilities and how consistent COSHH practices can contribute to a safer clinical environment.

Whether you work in a hospital, clinic, care setting, laboratory, dental practice, or another healthcare environment, this course can help strengthen your awareness of hazardous substances and the precautions required when working around them.

By completing the training, learners will be better equipped to recognise COSHH-related risks, follow appropriate control measures, and contribute to a safer and more compliant clinical workplace.

What You’ll Learn

This course will give you an in-depth understanding of controlling, handling, and managing hazardous substances in clinical or medical settings. By the end of the course, you will learn:

  • The meaning and significance of COSHH in clinical environments
  • Legal requirements and compliance with COSHH and related regulations
  • Identifying hazardous substances like chemicals, biological agents, and pharmaceuticals
  • Conducting COSHH risk assessments and implementing control measures
  • Monitoring health risks and preventing workplace illnesses
  • Safe storage, handling, and use of PPE in clinical settings
  • Understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical hazard labels
  • The consequences of non-compliance, including fines and legal actions

Why Take This Course?

This course equips you with essential and valuable COSHH-related skills for safety and compliance with anything affected by dangerous substances in clinical environments. Whether for career growth or medical or healthcare workplace safety, you should take this course to:

  • Ensure legal and ethical compliance with COSHH regulations
  • Protect yourself, patients, and staff from harmful exposures
  • Improve your workplace’s safety culture by understanding risk assessments
  • Gain practical knowledge of controlling exposure to hazardous substances
  • Prevent workplace-related illnesses and long-term health effects
  • Master the correct use of PPE and control measures
  • Enhance your professional skills in healthcare safety management
  • Avoid the legal and financial consequences of non-compliance

Why Choose Training Excellence?

  • Flexible Online Learning: Learn at your own pace, wherever you are

  • Expert-Led Content: Created and delivered by health and safety specialists

  • Satisfaction Guaranteed: 14-day money-back promise

Student Testimonials
★★★★★ “This course gave me confidence in handling chemicals and maintaining workplace safety.” – Sarah Johnson
★★★★★ “The Mental Health module was insightful and very practical.” – Ahmed Khan
★★★★★ “Clear, professional, and essential for anyone in clinical environments.” – Emily Carter

Enrol now with COSHH Health & Safety For Clinical Environments Training from Training Excellence to gain critical skills in clinical safety, workplace health, and staff wellbeing – and advance your career with confidence.

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Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 4 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts), 4 PDFs and 1 Quiz

Duration: 2h and 29m

Description

Course 1:COSHH Health & Safety For Clinical Environments Training

Lecture 1: Introduction to COSHH in Clinical Environments

  • Meaning of COSHH in Clinical Environments
  • Importance of COSHH Regulations in Clinical Environments
      • Protecting Staff and Patients
      • Preventing Illness and Long-Term Health Effects
      • Legal and Ethical Compliance
      • Maintaining a Safe and Efficient Workplace
  • Key Elements of COSHH in Clinical Environments
      • Risk Assessment
      • Control Measures
      • Training and Awareness
      • Monitoring and Health Surveillance
  • Common Hazardous Substances in Clinical Environments
    • Chemicals
    • Biological Agents
    • Pharmaceuticals and Cytotoxic Drugs
    • Radiation Hazards
  • Relevant Legislation:
    • The COSHH Regulations (2002)
    • Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
    • Related regulations (for example, REACH, CLP, etc.)
  • 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: Implementing Control Measures

  • Hierarchy of Controls:
    • Elimination and substitution
    • Engineering controls (for example, ventilation, isolation)
    • Administrative controls (for example, training, signage, procedures)
    • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Ventilation and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV):
    • Importance of ventilation in reducing exposure
    • LEV systems and proper use
  • Safe Storage and Handling:
    • Proper labelling and storage requirements
    • Handling procedures for hazardous substances
  • Use of PPE:
    • Selecting appropriate PPE (for example, gloves, masks, goggles, respirators)
    • Correct usage and maintenance of PPE
    • Limitations of PPE

Course 2:Health and Safety at the Workplace

Course 3:Mental Health First Aid and Wellbeing

Who is this course for?

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

  • Healthcare professionals working in hospitals, clinics, and laboratories
  • Health and safety officers responsible for workplace safety in clinical settings
  • Nursing staff and clinicians managing patient care in hazardous environments
  • Facility managers overseeing safety protocols in healthcare facilities
  • Anyone involved in handling dangerous substances in the healthcare sector
  • Occupational health advisors and environmental safety professionals
  • Compliance officers ensuring adherence to COSHH regulations
  • Students and trainees in healthcare-related programs

Requirements

No prior knowledge of COSHH is required, We Will Teach You Step by Step .

Career path

Potential job roles in the UK:

  • Health & Safety Officer / Coordinator

  • COSHH / Clinical Safety Coordinator

  • Occupational Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

  • Laboratory Technician / Lab Safety Officer

  • Compliance / Risk Assessment Officer

  • Infection Control Officer

  • Environmental Health Officer

  • Facilities / Estates Safety Manager

  • Clinical Support Worker

  • Health & Safety Trainer

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