CoSHH Awareness

COSHH Awareness training teaches staff how to identify, handle, store, and control hazardous workplace substances safely to protect their health.

Course Length: 1/2 Day

Course Overview

This can include chemicals, dusts, fumes, gases, cleaning products, and other hazardous materials.


The course helps learners understand what hazardous substances are, how exposure can occur, how to read labels and Safety Data Sheets, and how to apply suitable control measures. It also supports safer working practices by helping staff recognise risks, follow procedures, and respond correctly in the event of a spill, exposure, or emergency.


By completing COSHH Awareness training, learners gain the knowledge needed to reduce harm, protect themselves and others, and support workplace compliance with health and safety legislation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand what COSHH is and why it is important in the workplace.
  • Define hazardous substances under COSHH, CLP, and REACH.
  • Recognise different types of hazardous substances and the risks they may present.
  • Identify common routes of exposure, including inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, and injection.
  • Understand the effects hazardous substances can have on health.
  • Interpret COSHH labels, hazard symbols, and Safety Data Sheets.
  • Understand legal duties relating to hazardous substances in the workplace.
  • Carry out a basic COSHH risk assessment.
  • Apply the hierarchy of control when managing COSHH risks.
  • Identify suitable control measures to reduce exposure to hazardous substances.
  • Understand what action to take in the event of a spill, exposure, or emergency.
  • Demonstrate understanding through discussion, assessment activities, and a final course review.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for employees who work with, use, store, handle, or may be exposed to hazardous substances at work. It is also suitable for line managers and supervisors responsible for managing workplace health and safety.

FAQ's

Yes. The course explains the purpose of Safety Data Sheets and how they help workers understand hazards, safe handling requirements, storage instructions, PPE, and emergency actions.

Yes. Learners will be introduced to COSHH risk assessments and how to assess risks using the hierarchy of control.

Yes. Learners will understand where PPE may be required as part of COSHH controls, while also recognising that PPE should not be the only control measure used where higher-level controls are available.

Yes. The course is suitable for managers and supervisors who need to understand COSHH duties, control measures, risk assessments, and emergency arrangements.

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The course covers hazardous substances such as chemicals, dusts, fumes, gases, vapours, mists, cleaning products, and other materials that may cause harm if they are not properly controlled.

At AM Training Specialists Ltd, we are committed to delivering high-quality, engaging, and practical training that equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to apply their skills in the workplace. Our experienced instructors bring real-world industry expertise to every course, ensuring training is relevant, interactive, and compliant with current legislation and best practice. Whether you are developing new skills or refreshing existing knowledge, our training is designed to help individuals and organisations improve safety, competence, and performance.

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Upcoming CoSHH Awareness Courses

  • 30 Jul 2026, 8:00 AM
  • 3 Sep 2026, 8:00 AM