Level 2 Award in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
The Level 2 Award in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) offered by OXQUAL provides practical knowledge for identifying hazardous substances and reducing workplace exposure. The programme covers chemical and biological hazards, Safety Data Sheets, hazard labels,...
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) offered by OXQUAL provides practical knowledge for identifying hazardous substances and reducing workplace exposure.
The programme covers chemical and biological hazards, Safety Data Sheets, hazard labels, risk assessment, hierarchy of controls, safe handling, storage, disposal, health surveillance and spill response.
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Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Introduction to COSHH
- Purpose of Hazardous-Substance Controls
- Chemical Hazards
- Dusts and Fumes
- Gases and Vapours
- Biological Agents
- Routes of Exposure
- Short-Term and Long-Term Health Effects
- Hazard Classification
- Chemical Labels
- Safety Data Sheets
- GHS Pictograms
- COSHH Risk Assessment
- Hierarchy of Controls
- Elimination and Substitution
- Engineering and Administrative Controls
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Safe Handling and Storage
- Chemical Segregation
- Hazardous-Waste Disposal
- Spill and Leak Response
- Exposure Monitoring
- Health Surveillance
- Continual Improvement
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Employees handling hazardous substances
- Industrial and Laboratory Personnel
- Healthcare Personnel
- Supervisors and Line Managers
- Safety Officers
- Contractors working with hazardous materials
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop practical COSHH knowledge.
- Recognise common hazardous substances.
- Understand exposure routes and health effects.
- Interpret Safety Data Sheets and labels.
- Conduct basic hazardous-substance risk assessments.
- Select suitable control measures.
- Improve handling, storage and disposal practices.
- Improve spill and exposure-response preparedness.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical evaluation.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and hazardous-substance risk-assessment exercise.
- Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus 1 practical assignment.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Written Duration: 90 minutes.
- Practical Duration: 1 hour.
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