COSHH - COSHH and Biological Agents
COSHH and Biological Agents - Training Resources
Understanding COSHH and biological agents is essential for anyone working in health and social care.
This fully editable training pack gives trainers and care providers everything needed to deliver confident sessions on COSHH and Biological Agents including hazard groups blood borne viruses sharps safety latex allergies and waste disposal.
All resources are fully editable and sent via emailed zip folder within 24 hours.
This pack includes a detailed 56 slide presentation covering COSHH regulations,biological agent definitions, hazard groups, viral hazards, blood borne viruses,sharps safety, latex risks and waste disposal plus a Word handout to support learning and reinforce safe professional practice.
Why this topic is important
Biological agents such as viruses bacteria and bodily fluids pose significant risks in care settings.
Staff must understand how exposure happens how to reduce risks and how to follow COSHH assessments safely.
COSHH and Biological Agents Awareness training strengthens compliance reduces infections and supports safe effective care environments.
Who this pack is for
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Trainers delivering health and social care courses
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Care providers who need ready to use and editable training
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Agencies supporting staff across residential and domiciliary services
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Nurses and senior staff who provide in house training
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Colleges and independent tutors teaching health and social care
What makes this pack different
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Fully editable training resources that can be adapted to any setting
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A comprehensive 56 slide presentation covering COSHH biological agents hazard groups viral hazards blood borne viruses sharps safety latex allergies and waste disposal
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A clear handout to reinforce learning
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Professional content written specifically for the UK health and social care sector
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Digital delivery via emailed zip folder within 24 hours
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Microsoft Office based resources that are easy to customise for your organisation
What learners will understand
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What biological agents are and how they are classified
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The four hazard groups and their relevance to care settings
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How blood borne viruses such as HIV HBV and HCV are transmitted
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How to follow precautions to reduce exposure risks
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What counts as a sharp and how to dispose of sharps safely
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How to recognise and manage latex allergies
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How to follow waste disposal procedures including infectious and special waste
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How COSHH links to wider health and safety responsibilities
Presentation – COSHH and Biological Agents (56 slides) – Slide Titles:
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
Biological Agent Definition
Hazard Groups, Hazard Groups 1 and 2
Hazard Groups 3 and 4
Viral Hazards
Body Fluids other than Blood
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
Hepatitis D Virus (HDV)
GB Virus-Type C (Hepatitis G Virus)
Hepatitis B Immunisation
Risk of Transmissions of BBVs
Risk of Transmissions of BBVs – HIV
Risk of Transmissions of BBVs
Precautions Against Exposure to BBVs
General Measures to Reduce the Risk
What is a Sharp?
Safe Handling and Disposal of Sharps
Disposal of Sharps
Latex Uses in Health Care
Latex Issues
Type 1 Allergic Reaction
Type IV Allergic Reaction
Latex Risk Assessment
Gloves in Health and Social Care Settings
Waste Disposal, Infectious Waste
Waste Disposal
Waste Policy and Risk Assessment
Controlled Waste Regulations 1992
Special Waste
Waste Disposal
References
Word Document
Handout
HSC Training Link
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