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PRINCIPLES of COSHH
For the CIEH Level 2 Certificate
Sample Course Programme
10.00am What are Hazardous Substances?
Range and definition of hazardous substances in the workplace
Routes of entry, target organs, immediate & long-term health effects
10.20am How can we identify them?
Manufactured products, warning labels and data sheets
Hazardous by-products and waste products
Biological agents and infection
10.40am How does the law protect us?
Duties of employers, employees and managers
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regs 2002
10.55am Short stretch break
11.05am What is a COSHH Assessment?
Key elements of a COSHH assessment
11.20am How can we reduce the risk of harm?
Eleven options for controlling risk
Personal Protective Equipment – value & limitations
Sources of further information
11.50am Summary & Questions
12.00pm Introduction to the CIEH Examination
12.05pm CIEH Multi-choice exam
12.30pm Depart
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