COSHH Level 2 (VTQ)

COURSE OVERVIEW:

The COSHH Level 2 (VTQ) course is for anyone who uses, handles or works near substances that could harm their health, from cleaning products and chemicals to dusts, fumes and biological agents. It explains how hazardous substances can affect the body, what the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) require, and the practical steps that keep people safe. The course is suitable for staff in cleaning, healthcare, care, manufacturing, agriculture, hairdressing, waste and office environments.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• Understand what COSHH is and why it matters
• Recognise the different types of hazardous substances and their warning symbols
• Know how hazardous substances enter the body and the harm they can cause
• Understand how COSHH risk assessments work and the controls they lead to
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly
• Know what to do after a spill or accidental exposure

KEY TOPICS COVERED:

• Introduction to COSHH and risk assessment
• The COSHH Regulations and employer and employee duties
• Types of hazardous substances
• How you can be affected: routes of entry and health effects
• Protection, PPE and accidental exposure
• What is not covered by COSHH (for example asbestos and lead)

COURSE DETAILS:

• Qualification: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health – COSHH Level 2 (VTQ)
• Duration: Half day (4 guided learning hours)
• Delivery: Online or classroom (at your premises or our Widnes training centre)
• Assessment: End-of-course test
• Certificate: Valid for 3 years, with a Certified CPD statement
• Entry requirements: None

BOOK YOUR PLACE:

Want to start straight away? Take the COSHH Level 2 course online. For classroom training for your team, contact us or call 0151 374 0355.

Need help with the assessments themselves? OHSS can carry out COSHH assessments for your business. See What is COSHH, and does it apply to my business?