Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Training Course
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Training aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200, GHS classification, and REACH regulation standards.
Course Title
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Course Duration
1 Day
Competency Assessment Criteria
Practical Assessment and knowledge Assessment
Training Delivery Method
Classroom (Instructor-Led) or Online (Instructor-Led)
Service Coverage
In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region
Course Average Passing Rate
98%
Post Training Reporting
Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms
Certificate of Successful Completion
Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.
Certification Provider
Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)
Certificate Validity
2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)
Instructors Languages
English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi
Training Services Design Methodology
ADDIE Training Design Methodology
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Course Overview
This comprehensive Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for managing chemical hazards and protecting worker health in workplace environments. The course covers fundamental chemical safety principles along with proven techniques for hazard identification, risk assessment, and exposure control measures.
Participants will learn to apply OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard, Globally Harmonized System (GHS) classification, REACH regulation requirements, and ACGIH TLV guidelines to implement effective chemical management programs while ensuring regulatory compliance and worker protection. This course combines chemical safety theory with hands-on application and real-world workplace scenarios to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their professional environment while emphasizing prevention and health protection.
Key Learning Objectives
Understand fundamental COSHH principles and chemical hazard classification systems
Apply systematic risk assessment methodologies for hazardous substance exposure
Implement hierarchy of controls and exposure prevention measures
Execute proper handling, storage, and disposal procedures for hazardous chemicals
Develop emergency response and spill management protocols
Design health surveillance and monitoring programs for chemical exposure
Apply personal protective equipment selection and respiratory protection systems
Establish COSHH compliance and documentation requirements for regulatory adherence
Group Exercises
COSHH assessment documentation including (risk evaluation forms, control measure planning, monitoring procedures, review schedules)
Chemical inventory management including (hazardous substance listing, SDS filing, labeling verification, update procedures)
Emergency response planning including (spill procedures, exposure protocols, first aid measures, communication systems)
Training record keeping including (competency documentation, refresher schedules, assessment records, compliance tracking)
Knowledge Assessment
Regulatory compliance evaluations including (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 requirements, GHS classification, REACH obligations)
Risk assessment exercises including (COSHH assessment procedures, exposure evaluation, control measure selection)
SDS interpretation assessments including (hazard identification, handling procedures, emergency measures, control recommendations)
Control measure applications including (hierarchy of controls, PPE selection, engineering controls, administrative measures)
Course Outline
1. COSHH Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework
COSHH principles and objectives including (health protection, exposure prevention, risk reduction, regulatory compliance)
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication including (chemical inventory, safety data sheets, labeling requirements, training obligations)
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) including (classification criteria, labeling elements, pictograms, hazard statements)
REACH regulation including (registration requirements, authorization procedures, restriction measures, communication obligations)
2. Chemical Hazard Identification and Classification
Hazardous substance types including (toxic chemicals, carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins)
GHS hazard classes including (physical hazards, health hazards, environmental hazards, classification criteria)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) interpretation including (hazard identification, composition, first aid measures, handling precautions)
ACGIH TLV guidelines including (threshold limit values, exposure limits, biological exposure indices, documentation interpretation)
3. Risk Assessment and Exposure Evaluation
COSHH risk assessment process including (hazard identification, exposure assessment, risk characterization, control evaluation)
Exposure routes including (inhalation, dermal contact, ingestion, injection)
Exposure monitoring including (air sampling, biological monitoring, surface contamination, personal exposure assessment)
Risk evaluation including (dose-response relationships, exposure scenarios, vulnerable populations, acceptable risk levels)
4. Control Measures and Hierarchy of Controls
Hierarchy of Controls application including (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment)
Engineering controls including (ventilation systems, containment measures, process isolation, automated handling)
Administrative controls including (work procedures, training programs, exposure limitations, job rotation)
Substitution strategies including (less hazardous alternatives, process modifications, material selection, risk reduction)
5. Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection
PPE selection including (chemical compatibility, protection levels, performance requirements, maintenance needs)
Respiratory Protection Program including (medical evaluation, fit testing, training requirements, maintenance procedures)
Chemical protective clothing including (material selection, permeation resistance, degradation assessment, breakthrough times)
Emergency equipment including (eyewash stations, safety showers, spill kits, decontamination procedures)
6. Emergency Response and Health Surveillance
Emergency procedures including (spill response, exposure incidents, first aid measures, evacuation protocols)
Health surveillance including (medical monitoring, biological testing, health assessments, record keeping)
Incident investigation including (exposure incidents, health effects, root cause analysis, corrective actions)
Training and competency including (worker education, refresher training, competency assessment, documentation requirements)
Practical Assessment
Chemical hazard identification including (workplace assessment, SDS review, labeling verification, inventory management)
Risk assessment completion including (exposure evaluation, control effectiveness, risk characterization, documentation)
PPE selection and fitting including (chemical compatibility assessment, proper selection, fit testing, maintenance procedures)
Emergency response simulation including (spill procedures, exposure response, first aid application, evacuation coordination)
Gained Core Technical Skills
COSHH compliance using OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 and GHS standards
Chemical hazard identification and risk assessment using systematic methodologies
Control measure implementation using hierarchy of controls principles
Personal protective equipment selection and respiratory protection program management
Emergency response and health surveillance system development
Regulatory compliance and documentation for chemical safety management
Training Design Methodology
ADDIE Training Design Methodology
Targeted Audience
Safety professionals managing chemical hazards in the workplace
Environmental health specialists responsible for exposure control
Industrial hygienists conducting chemical assessments
Facility managers overseeing chemical storage and handling
Laboratory personnel working with hazardous chemicals
Maintenance workers exposed to cleaning chemicals and solvents
Manufacturing employees handling chemical processes
Emergency response team members dealing with chemical incidents
Why Choose This Course
Comprehensive coverage of essential chemical safety regulations and standards
Practical application of proven hazard control and exposure prevention techniques
Real-world scenario practice for immediate workplace safety implementation
Regulatory compliance alignment with OSHA and international chemical safety standards
Foundation skills for chemical safety management and worker health protection
Note
This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.
Course Outline
1. COSHH Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework
COSHH principles and objectives including (health protection, exposure prevention, risk reduction, regulatory compliance)
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication including (chemical inventory, safety data sheets, labeling requirements, training obligations)
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) including (classification criteria, labeling elements, pictograms, hazard statements)
REACH regulation including (registration requirements, authorization procedures, restriction measures, communication obligations)
2. Chemical Hazard Identification and Classification
Hazardous substance types including (toxic chemicals, carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins)
GHS hazard classes including (physical hazards, health hazards, environmental hazards, classification criteria)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) interpretation including (hazard identification, composition, first aid measures, handling precautions)
ACGIH TLV guidelines including (threshold limit values, exposure limits, biological exposure indices, documentation interpretation)
3. Risk Assessment and Exposure Evaluation
COSHH risk assessment process including (hazard identification, exposure assessment, risk characterization, control evaluation)
Exposure routes including (inhalation, dermal contact, ingestion, injection)
Exposure monitoring including (air sampling, biological monitoring, surface contamination, personal exposure assessment)
Risk evaluation including (dose-response relationships, exposure scenarios, vulnerable populations, acceptable risk levels)
4. Control Measures and Hierarchy of Controls
Hierarchy of Controls application including (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment)
Engineering controls including (ventilation systems, containment measures, process isolation, automated handling)
Administrative controls including (work procedures, training programs, exposure limitations, job rotation)
Substitution strategies including (less hazardous alternatives, process modifications, material selection, risk reduction)
5. Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection
PPE selection including (chemical compatibility, protection levels, performance requirements, maintenance needs)
Respiratory Protection Program including (medical evaluation, fit testing, training requirements, maintenance procedures)
Chemical protective clothing including (material selection, permeation resistance, degradation assessment, breakthrough times)
Emergency equipment including (eyewash stations, safety showers, spill kits, decontamination procedures)
6. Emergency Response and Health Surveillance
Emergency procedures including (spill response, exposure incidents, first aid measures, evacuation protocols)
Health surveillance including (medical monitoring, biological testing, health assessments, record keeping)
Incident investigation including (exposure incidents, health effects, root cause analysis, corrective actions)
Training and competency including (worker education, refresher training, competency assessment, documentation requirements)
Why Choose This Course?
Comprehensive coverage of essential chemical safety regulations and standards
Practical application of proven hazard control and exposure prevention techniques
Real-world scenario practice for immediate workplace safety implementation
Regulatory compliance alignment with OSHA and international chemical safety standards
Foundation skills for chemical safety management and worker health protection
This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.
Practical Assessment
Chemical hazard identification including (workplace assessment, SDS review, labeling verification, inventory management)
Risk assessment completion including (exposure evaluation, control effectiveness, risk characterization, documentation)
PPE selection and fitting including (chemical compatibility assessment, proper selection, fit testing, maintenance procedures)
Emergency response simulation including (spill procedures, exposure response, first aid application, evacuation coordination)
Course Overview
This comprehensive Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for managing chemical hazards and protecting worker health in workplace environments. The course covers fundamental chemical safety principles along with proven techniques for hazard identification, risk assessment, and exposure control measures.
Participants will learn to apply OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard, Globally Harmonized System (GHS) classification, REACH regulation requirements, and ACGIH TLV guidelines to implement effective chemical management programs while ensuring regulatory compliance and worker protection. This course combines chemical safety theory with hands-on application and real-world workplace scenarios to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their professional environment while emphasizing prevention and health protection.
Key Learning Objectives
Understand fundamental COSHH principles and chemical hazard classification systems
Apply systematic risk assessment methodologies for hazardous substance exposure
Implement hierarchy of controls and exposure prevention measures
Execute proper handling, storage, and disposal procedures for hazardous chemicals
Develop emergency response and spill management protocols
Design health surveillance and monitoring programs for chemical exposure
Apply personal protective equipment selection and respiratory protection systems
Establish COSHH compliance and documentation requirements for regulatory adherence
Knowledge Assessment
Regulatory compliance evaluations including (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 requirements, GHS classification, REACH obligations)
Risk assessment exercises including (COSHH assessment procedures, exposure evaluation, control measure selection)
SDS interpretation assessments including (hazard identification, handling procedures, emergency measures, control recommendations)
Control measure applications including (hierarchy of controls, PPE selection, engineering controls, administrative measures)
Targeted Audience
Safety professionals managing chemical hazards in the workplace
Environmental health specialists responsible for exposure control
Industrial hygienists conducting chemical assessments
Facility managers overseeing chemical storage and handling
Laboratory personnel working with hazardous chemicals
Maintenance workers exposed to cleaning chemicals and solvents
Manufacturing employees handling chemical processes
Emergency response team members dealing with chemical incidents