AIMS
To understand the responsibilities and protocols relating to COSHH
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will
- Understand your responsibilities and those of your employer
- Be aware of the relevant Health and Safety legislation
- Understand the importance of, and how to create, a Risk Assessment
- Be aware of common accidents and sudden illnesses
- Know what to do in an emergency
- Know how to deal with accidents and sudden illnesses
- Be aware of the RIDDOR procedure
LESSONS AND TOPICS
COSHH
- What is COSHH?
- Why was COSHH introduced?
Risk Assessments
- Risks, Hazards, and Near misses
- Risk Assessments
Legislation
- Legislation
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- RIDDOR
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
Staying Safe
- Storage
- PPE
- Barrier nursing
- Clinical waste
- Sharps
Knowing Your Substances
- Introduction
- Danger Symbols
- Safety Data Sheets
- Hazard Checklist
Emergency Procedures
- COSHH Emergencies
- Chemical contact with skin
- Chemical contact with eyes
- Chemical ingestion
- Chemical inhalation
Hazardous Substances
- What is a Hazardous Substance?
- Hazardous Substances in Care
Why Care is High Risk
- The Care Industry
- How substances enter the body
- Common risks in Care