Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF)

The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF) Course is ideal for those who work in an environment with, or are responsible for, hazardous substances, such as: healthcare, manufacturing, cleaning, transport, utilities and office environments.

Delegates should:

• Have a good understanding of written & spoken English. If delegates have any problems with English literacy or language comprehension, they must bring them to the attention of their employer.
• Be at least 16 years old.

The agenda for the Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF) Course includes:

• Employers’ and employees’ duties relating to hazardous substances at work
• Consequences for non-compliance with statutory duties
• Workplace communication of hazardous substances safety information
• Definitions of ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ with respect to hazardous substances
• Different forms of hazardous substances
• Exposure to hazardous substances and its effects
• Routes by which hazardous substances can enter the body
• Risk Assessments and the five-step process
• Control hierarchy in respect of safe use, handling, transporting, storage and disposal of hazardous substances
• Safe identification and use of hazardous substances
• Handling an emergency incident involving hazardous substances

Successful delegates will receive a Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF) e-certificate accredited by Qualsafe, valid for a period of 3 years from the course date.

Potential progression routes from the Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF) Course are:

• Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment (RQF)
• Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)

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