COSHH in a Food Environment Online Course

This Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) in a Food Environment course is accredited and endorsed by leading awarding bodies within the hospitality industry, including the Institute of Hospitality.

The aim of the course is to introduce you to:

Information on the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and the legal obligation placed on the employer and employee.

• The responsibility of employer and employee under COSHH and what falls outside the scope of COSHH
• Chemical safety
• Provides advice on completing COSHH risk assessments
• Help you implement control measures to eliminate or reduce the risk of exposure ot hazardous substances
• The importance of using approved suppliers

Course Duration: 40 minutes*
* Based on average time taken by candidates.

Assessment: Upon completion of the course, learners will complete an end of learning assessment consisting of 20 questions. 70% of the questions will need to be answered correctly to receive a certificate.

As part of our flexible training and support for hospitality and leisure professionals, Inn-Dispensable offers a range of additional services and online courses.

Course Info:

• Introduction to the legislation surrounding COSHH
• The term REACH and its definition
• Hazardous substances and how they cause harm
• International Hazard symbols and how to recognise them
• The fundamentals of COSHH
• Potential health issues when failing to control hazardous substances
• The 8 requirements placed on employers and requirements placed on employees
• Identifying hazards and building a risk assessment
• Control measures and personal protective equipment
• Employee health checks