This course has been created by Jane Bonehill of DenMed Ltd.
Jane is well established within the world of Continuing Professional Development (DenMed Ltd.), providing numerous courses across a broad range of dental
subjects. She works actively with the local deanery as well as also providing in house Continuing Professional Development and support for local Dental Practices too.
This course covers the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) aspect of Health & Safety in a healthcare setting.
Please ensure you have your speakers or headphones on during the course.
After completing the course, successful completion of the quizzes will create your CPD certificate in the My E-Learning section of your account.
1 hour verifiable CPD is given for this course.
Aim
To provide information about the importance of assessing risks associated with hazardous substances in order to develop knowledge and understanding of safe working practices and how to work safely.
Objectives
1. Define what is meant by a hazardous substance
2. Understand the legal requirements of COSHH
3. Identify with hazardous substance labelling
4. Be aware of how substances can cause ill health and the effects
5. Know how to undertake a COSHH risk assessment in the workplace
6. Understand what is required in emergency planning
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand what is meant by a hazardous substance
2. Understand the legal requirements of COSHH
3. Be able to identify hazardous substance labelling
4. Understand how substances can cause ill health and the effects
5. Be able to undertake a COSHH risk assessment in the workplace
6. Understand what is required in emergency planning
GDC Development Outcomes: B, C and D