Level 3 Award in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
The Level 3 Award in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) offered by OXQUAL develops detailed knowledge for managing hazardous substances and reducing workplace exposure risks. The programme focuses on systematic identification, assessment and control of chemicals an...
About this qualification
The Level 3 Award in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) offered by OXQUAL develops detailed knowledge for managing hazardous substances and reducing workplace exposure risks. The programme focuses on systematic identification, assessment and control of chemicals and other substances that may affect employee health.
Learners explore COSHH risk assessment, exposure monitoring, engineering controls, safe handling and storage, Personal Protective Equipment, health surveillance and emergency procedures. The course supports professionals responsible for developing or maintaining effective hazardous-substance controls.
Career-focused
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 Principles
- Purpose of Hazardous-Substance Controls
- Types of Hazardous Substances
- Chemical Classification
- Routes of Workplace Exposure
- Health Effects of Hazardous Substances
- COSHH Risk Assessment
- Exposure Evaluation
- Engineering Controls
- Substitution and Elimination
- Administrative Controls
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Safe Storage and Segregation
- Chemical Labelling
- Exposure Monitoring
- Health Surveillance
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Limitations of PPE
- Spill and Emergency Response
- First-Aid Awareness for Chemical Exposure
- Hazardous-Substance Documentation
- Workplace COSHH Responsibilities
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- HSE Officers and Supervisors
- Safety Managers and Coordinators
- Laboratory Personnel
- Factory and Manufacturing Workers
- Maintenance and Cleaning Personnel
- Environmental Health Professionals
- Personnel responsible for hazardous-substance management
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop a detailed understanding of COSHH principles.
- Recognise hazardous substances and exposure routes.
- Conduct structured hazardous-substance risk assessments.
- Select effective exposure-control measures.
- Improve chemical handling, labelling and storage practices.
- Understand workplace exposure-monitoring principles.
- Improve health-surveillance awareness.
- Select and manage appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
- Strengthen spill and chemical-emergency preparedness.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Format: Multiple-choice questions.
- Total Questions: 30.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 60 minutes.
- Mode: Online or paper-based.
- Result Criteria: Pass or fail.
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