COSHH in Care
Three hours
Introduction / Refresher
All levels and disciplines of staff - Care, Nursing, Housekeeping, Catering, Maintenance, Laundry, Gardening, Hairdressing etc
To enable staff to store, handle and dispose of substances hazardous to health more safely
Up to 15 students
- What is COSHH?
- Why we need COSHH
- Four categories of hazardous
substances
- Harm caused by hazardous
substances
- Hazardous substances at work
- GHS symbols
- Safe storage and use
- First aid - ingestion, inhalation,
splashes
- PPE - personal protective equipment
- Latex allergy
- Waste disposal - clinical, sharps,
laundry
- Knowledge test
Lecture, workbook, pair-work, discussion, practical exercises
Student's learning and participation are assessed throughout the course and also in a short test at the end
- Common Induction Standards -
Standard 8
- COSHH Regulations 2002
- CQC Essential standards for quality
and safety - Outcomes 4, 10
- GSCC Code of practice for social care
workers - Sections 3.6, 6.1
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 -
Sections 2, 7
- Level 2 & 3 Diplomas in Health &
Social Care - SCH 024, HSC 024, HSC
027, L2EW; IC01, IC03
- National Occupational Standards -
HSC 22, 32, 42
- NMC Code for registered nurses -
Sections 32, 40, 41
- Attendance records
- Workbooks
- Knowledge tests
- Feedback forms
- Certificates
- Posters
- Reinforcement exercises
- COSHH advice sheets
Dependent on your training needs.
Call 020 3115 1039 for a quote!
Michael Hughes MSc BSc(Hons) RN DipN ENB 998 ENB 978 Cert HPM FRSH FIHPE
Healthcare Training 79 Lodge Lane, North Finchley, London N12 8JG Tel/Fax: 020 3115 1039