This COSHH Awareness and Safe Handling Principles (Level 3) course consists of seven structured lectures, followed by an assessment, each addressing a key aspect of COSHH awareness and hazardous substance management.
The course begins with an introduction to COSHH, explaining its purpose, importance, and the general legal responsibilities associated with hazardous substances. Learners explore common types of hazardous substances found in workplaces and the reasons COSHH controls are required.
Hazard identification and risk assessment focus on recognising hazardous substances, understanding associated risks, and learning how exposure can be controlled. This section introduces awareness of assessment processes without providing regulated assessor training.
Control measures and engineering controls examine practical methods for reducing exposure, including safe systems of work, engineering controls, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment. Health effects of hazardous substances are explored to help learners understand short-term and long-term exposure risks and recognise potential symptoms.
COSHH management systems introduce record keeping, documentation, monitoring, and review processes that support safe and compliant workplaces. Emergency procedures and incident management cover spill response awareness, evacuation procedures, incident reporting, and investigation principles.
The course concludes with special considerations and case studies, allowing learners to examine real-life examples, handling challenges, and best practice approaches to COSHH awareness.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the COSHH Awareness and Safe Handling Principles (Level 3) course, learners receive a free digital certificate confirming course completion. A provider-issued certificate is also available following verification, with optional premium certificates and academic transcripts available separately.
