Handling Substances of Concern to People and the Environment
A new In-House course available from JPD for your organisation. Prior to the training an initial meeting on site with relevant management is required to identify the following:
• The nature of the companies business
• The materials that the company handles and the processes it operates
• The requirements of the company management, who it is aimed at and for what purpose
• The level, position and responsibilities of the personnel requiring the training.
• Timescales, venues and number of potential course attendees.
COSHH element
• Current applicable regulation
• Safety training on the materials in use
• Prevent or control
• Assessment of hazard and risk in handling the materials
• Control of hazards and risks
• Monitoring to ensure compliance
• Documentation systems inc labelling
• Accidents and incidents, investigation and reporting
• Training and supervision
Environmental element
• Potential environmental hazards and impacts of material used within the workplace
• Control and mitigation of those hazards and impacts
• Waste generation
• Disposal routes
• Methods of reduction