Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF) (1 unit)
The QA Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF) is ideal for all employees, and specifically those who work in an environment with hazardous substances, such as: healthcare, manufacturing, cleaning, transport, utilities and office environments.
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Description
During this half day course, learners will develop their understanding of the law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace and the precautions and procedures required to ensure they are properly controlled, as well as learn how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances.
Course Content
Legal requirements relating to hazardous substances in the workplace:
• Employer duties
• Employee duties
• Consequences for non-compliance
• Communicating safety information
The different forms that hazardous substances can take
Effects that may arise after exposure to hazardous substances
The different routes that hazardous substances can enter the body
How risk assessments reduce accidents and ill health at work
The five step process of risk assessment
The control hierarchy in relation to the safe use, handling, transporting, storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health
Information to refer to when identifying and using hazardous substances-
Procedures for dealing with an incident involving hazardous substances
Awarding Bodies
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