COSHH and RIDDOR Awareness
This COSHH and RIDDOR training course provides employees, supervisors and employers with a clear understanding of their legal responsibilities under two key pieces of UK health and safety legislation: the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).
Participants will learn how to identify and manage hazardous substances in the workplace, reduce exposure risks, and implement suitable control measures. The course also explains how and when to report work-related accidents, near misses, and ill health in accordance with RIDDOR requirements.
This training is essential for anyone who works with or around hazardous materials, or who is responsible for health and safety compliance within a business. It covers practical steps to improve workplace safety and meet legal obligations, with guidance drawn from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
What You Will Learn
- An overview of COSHH and RIDDOR legislation and employer/employee responsibilities
- The purpose and scope of COSHH and how it applies to your role
- The health effects of exposure to hazardous substances
- Safe handling, storage and disposal of harmful materials
- Control measures to reduce the risk of exposure
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) and its correct use
- Steps to take in the event of an incident or exposure
- A step-by-step guide to completing a COSHH risk assessment
- What RIDDOR is and when a report must be made
- How to record and report accidents, injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences
- Legal implications of non-compliance with COSHH or RIDDOR
- Role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and where to seek further guidance
Certification
All participants will receive a certificate of achievement upon successful completion of the course
