Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Course title Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Course duration I day, delivered on site
Awarding body The safety at work agency
Course Aims To comply with the appropriate Health and Safety Regulations applicable to working with hazardous substances in the work place and to provide delegates with the necessary skills and knowledge to identify, assess and work safely, efficiently and effectively with substances hazardous to health.
Course Outcome At the end of the workshop the delegates will be able to understand the practical requirements of working with hazardous substances, assess and organise their safe storage, use and control, thus minimising the risk to health and safety in the workplace.
Course Cost £850 per course, delivered on site
Maximum Delegates 12 delegates per course
Contents Introduction.
  • Health and Safety At Work etc Regulations 1974. and other relevant legislation and HSE Prosecutions.
  • Definitions.
Methods of Identification.
  • Pictograms and illustrations.
  • Manufacturers packaging information and data sheets.
  • Risk assessment.
Risk Assessment in the use of Hazardous Substances.
  • Applicability to the task required.
  • Identification of less hazardous alternatives.
  • Mixing substances.
  • Safety precautions including water and ventilation systems.
  • Presence of antidotes and neutralising agents.
  • Use of personal protective equipment.
  • Use of manufacturers data sheets.
  • Other emergency procedures.
Safe disposal of waste or used substances.
  • Execution of the Task.
  • The working environment.
  • Signs and barriers.
  • Use of personal protective clothing.
  • Adherence to procedures.
  • Disposal of waste and personal hygiene.
Storage of substances hazardous to health.
  • Application records and registers.
  • Manufacturers recommendations.
  • Segregated storage requirements.
  • Emergency procedures.
Occupational Health Issues and Corrective Measures.
  • Dermatological and respiratory issues.
  • Open wounds and emergency treatments.
  • Fatigue and stress.
Provision of information and Questions and answers.
Contact NHS Trust Training
Tel: 01628 686886
Fax 01628 686880
Email:
NHS@health-safety-risk.com