COSHH Risk Assessment

This is a health and social care specific PowerPoint training resource with 19 page printable Handout and COSHH Risk Assessment printable Template. This looks at the process of controlling substances hazardous to health. Learners will have an understanding of how to do a COSHH risk assessment and the complete steps to take. It also looks at:

- Key definitions, how substances are hazardous and the effects
- The law

The session ends with procedures for staff.

Easy to understand. Can be used by care settings, care managers, care staff, trainers, training agencies and for use on full and part time courses.

Presentation - COSHH Risk Assessment Process Steps to Take (57 Slides) - Slide Titles:

Aims and objectives
Introduction
COSHH and the Link to HSWA
What is COSHH?
COSHH Assessments
A COSHH Assessment
COSHH and Biological Agents
COSHH Regulations Exclusions
Key Definitions
What is a Hazardous Substance?
Hazardous Substance Definition (1)
How Can It Be Hazardous?
Hazardous Substance Definition (2)
Hazardous Substance Definition (3)
Hazardous Substances
HSE
Effects of Exposure to Hazardous Substances
Identifying Hazardous Substances in Care Homes
Care Homes (Special Note)
CHIP
CHIP and European Directives
CHIP and CLP Regulation
Old CHIP Classifications
New International Classifications
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Material Safety Data Sheet Sections
Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)
COSHH Steps to Take Step 1
Step 1 (Continued)
Substances Used Directly in the Workplace
Step 1 (Continued)
COSHH Steps to Take Step 2
Step 2 (Continued)
COSHH Steps to Take Step 3
Step 3 (Continued)
COSHH Steps to Take Step 4
COSHH Steps to Take Step 5
COSHH Steps to Take Step 6
COSHH Steps to Take Step 7
COSHH Steps to Take Step 8
Step 8 (Continued)
Procedures for Staff (Substances)
Procedures for Staff (Hazards)
Handling and Storage
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
References

Word Documents

19 page Handout
Sample Risk Assessment Template

HSC Training Link
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