Display Screen Equipment Awareness
(Half Day Course)

Course Overview 📘

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This COSHH Awareness course is designed to help participants develop the essential knowledge needed to work safely with substances that may be hazardous to health. The course provides an overview of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, commonly known as COSHH, and explains how hazardous substances should be identified, assessed, handled, stored, and disposed of safely. Participants will learn how exposure to hazardous substances can occur, the potential effects on health, and the practical control measures that can reduce the risk of harm. The course promotes a responsible and safety-focused approach to working with chemicals, biological agents, fumes, dusts, vapours, and other hazardous substances in the workplace.

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What You Will Learn 🎯

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By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

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​✅ Understand the purpose and principles of COSHH
✅ Recognise substances that may be hazardous to health
✅ Identify common workplace hazard symbols and warning labels
✅ Understand how hazardous substances can enter the body
✅ Recognise the potential short-term and long-term effects of exposure
✅ Understand the importance of COSHH risk assessments
✅ Identify suitable control measures to reduce exposure
✅ Understand the safe use, handling, and storage of hazardous substances
✅ Recognise the importance of personal protective equipment
✅ Understand safe disposal procedures
✅ Know how to respond to spillages, leaks, or accidental exposure
✅ Understand the importance of reporting concerns and following workplace procedures

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Who Should Attend? 👥

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This course is suitable for anyone who may use, handle, store, transport, or come into contact with hazardous substances, including:

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👩‍⚕️ Health and social care staff
🏠 Care home and supported living teams
🧹 Cleaning and housekeeping staff
🏢 Workplace and facilities teams
🏭 Manufacturing and warehouse employees
🔧 Maintenance and engineering staff
🧑‍🍳 Catering and hospitality workers
🧑‍🏫 Education and childcare professionals
👨‍💼 Managers, supervisors, and team leaders
🌟 Anyone who requires an understanding of COSHH and workplace safety

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No previous experience is required, making this course suitable for new staff, induction training, refresher training, workplace compliance, and general health and safety awareness.

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Why Choose This Course? 🌟

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This course gives participants clear and practical guidance on how to protect themselves and others when working with substances that may be hazardous to health.

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Participants will benefit from:

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💡 Clear explanations of key COSHH principles
⚠️ Guidance on recognising hazardous substances and warning symbols
🧪 Practical information on safe handling, storage, and disposal
🛡️ Awareness of control measures and personal protective equipment
🛠️ Realistic workplace examples to support understanding
🚨 Guidance on responding to spillages and accidental exposure
❤️ A supportive and straightforward approach to workplace safety
📝 Suitable content for induction, refresher training, and organisational compliance

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By choosing this course, organisations can help ensure staff understand their responsibilities and feel confident in following safe working practices when using or coming into contact with hazardous substances.

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Course Availability 📅

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Available as an in-house training session at your workplace or via virtual webinar at a time which is convenient for you.

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