COSHH

This course equips your team with the knowledge and confidence to safely handle, store, and work around hazardous substances. Whether in laboratories, workshops, offshore sites, or industrial facilities, learners will be empowered to protect themselves, others, and the environment from preventable harm.

At a glance

30 minutes
10 assessment questions
No pre-requisites
80% pass mark

Accreditation

This course is written in accordance with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance.

The HSE is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety.

£40.00

Per unit - exc. VAT

Why this course matters

COSHH-related illnesses account for over 12,000 deaths annually from occupational lung disease
Over 20,000 new cases of work-related respiratory illness are reported each year in the UK
Hazardous substances are a major contributor to the £21.6 billion annual cost of workplace illness and injury
29.6–33.7 million working days were lost in 2023/24 due to work-related ill health and injuries (Source: HSE.gov.uk)

Overview

Every year, thousands of workers suffer serious health consequences due to exposure to hazardous substances. This training course introduces Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations and provides comprehensive guidance on identifying, assessing, and controlling risks associated with hazardous substances in the workplace.
Using engaging visuals and practical examples, learners explore the forms, risks, symbols, and safe handling of hazardous substances. It also covers essential topics such as Safety Data Sheets, PPE selection, COSHH risk assessments, and good hygiene and storage practices, helping your workforce stay safe and compliant.
Who should take this course?
This training is suitable for:
- Employees working with or around hazardous chemicals and materials
- Site operatives and maintenance staff
- Laboratory technicians and cleaning professionals
- Supervisors and COSHH assessors
- Contractors and temporary workers exposed to substances in industrial, healthcare, construction, or engineering environments
Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
LO1: Define the term COSHH and explain its relevance to workplace safety.
LO2: Summarise the key elements of the COSHH regulations.
LO3: Describe the responsibilities of employers and employees under COSHH.
LO4: Identify situations where hazardous substances may be encountered.
LO5: Interpret the key information presented in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
LO6: Recognise and explain the meanings of COSHH hazard symbols.
LO7: Explain different control measures used to reduce exposure to hazardous substances.
LO8: Identify and select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for handling chemicals.
LO9: Outline the process of carrying out a COSHH Risk Assessment.
LO10: Identify and explain good practices for working safely with hazardous substances.
Course content
- Why COSHH matters
- Employer and employee responsibilities
- Hazardous substance forms and exposure routes (inhalation, ingestion, absorption, injection)
- Understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- COSHH hazard symbols and their meanings
- Hierarchy of control measures: elimination to safe working practices
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): selection, maintenance, responsibilities
- COSHH risk assessments: steps, task-based vs. substance-based
- Good practice in hygiene, storage, labelling, and incompatible substances
Assessment & certification

This COSHH Awareness training course ends with a 10-question multiple choice assessment with a downloadable certificate.
User certificates, training progress, and results are all stored centrally in your LMS and can be accessed any time to reprint certificates, check, and set pass marks, and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?

Your COSHH Awareness certificate includes your name, company (if applicable), course title, score achieved, date of completion, expiry date, and relevant accreditations or approval stamps.
Note: If using SCORM delivery via a third-party LMS, certification will need to be generated within your host LMS.