New COSHH Management and Control (UK)
This module will introduce you to COSHH, which stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. You’ll learn why COSHH is so important in social care, how to recognise hazardous substances commonly found in care settings, and the steps that must be taken to manage and control the risks they pose, protecting both staff and the people they support.
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What you'll learn:
Describe what COSHH is, its legal purpose, and why it is essential in social care settings.
Identify common hazardous substances in social care and explain the routes and potential health effects of exposure.
Recognise hazardous substances by interpreting GB CLP hazard pictograms, product labels, and Safety Data Sheets.
Apply COSHH principles by outlining safe handling, storage, PPE use, and appropriate actions in the event of spills or exposure incidents.
Who it's for:
All health and social care staff in any setting.
Topics
Assign mandatory training and keep all your records in-one-place.
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