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Hazardous substances are common — so is risk.
Whether it’s cleaning fluids, paints, fumes or dust, your team is likely working with substances that can cause harm if not handled properly.
Our half-day COSHH Awareness course is ideal for employees who use or encounter hazardous substances at work.
It introduces the principles of identifying and assessing those substances, explores real-life risks, and helps ensure your workplace stays safe and compliant with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations.
✔ Practical, clear, and legally aligned
✔ Delivered on-site across the UK
✔ Ideal for facilities, cleaning, maintenance, and industrial staff
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Who Is it For?What will you Learn?
This course is ideal for:
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Maintenance teams
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Cleaners and caretakers
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Facilities staff
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Engineers and technicians
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Anyone using or exposed to substances like chemicals, fumes, mists, or dust
No prior COSHH training required. It’s designed to be accessible, engaging, and immediately applicable.
Syllabus
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Types of hazardous substances
Common workplace materials that could pose a risk — and how to recognise them. -
Impacts on people, business, and the environment
The short- and long-term health effects and potential operational consequences. -
Understanding COSHH regulations
Your legal duties under UK law — what employers and employees need to know. -
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
How to interpret key safety documents and labels. -
Control measures and good practice
Ventilation, PPE, storage, training, and safer working procedures. -
Your workplace and risk assessment
Apply learning to your own work environment and review common issues.
Key Information
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Half-day course
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No formal assessment.
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Scenarios tailored to your workplace
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Available as on-site training for groups of staff anywhere in the UK
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Available as a virtual classroom course for groups of staff.
Delivery Options and Pricing
On-Site Training
We come to you! Ideal for teams of 4–12 staff.
Nationwide delivery. Utilise our skilled trainers wherever you are in the UK.
Pick the dates that fit your work schedule.
Tailor scenarios to your workplace.
£900 + Vat for up to 12 delegates.
£1,300 + Vat for up to 12 delegates - for two courses on the same day.
Virtual Classoom - Group
Live via Teams with an Expert trainer
Great for staff based at different sites across the UK
Pick the dates that fit your work schedule.
Tailor scenarios to your workplace.
£800 + Vat for up to 12 delegates.
£1,100 + Vat for up to 12 delegates - for two courses on the same day.
Why Study with Safety Stars?
Drive safer decisions, reduce legal risk, and strengthen leadership accountability.
Tailored to your workplace and substances
We incorporate examples of the actual chemicals and materials your team uses — making the course practical and relatable.
Trainers with real-world H&S experience
Our experts bring years of experience in facilities, manufacturing, and estates settings — and know how to make COSHH engaging.
Supports compliance with COSHH Regulations 2002
This course helps you meet legal duties under the Health & Safety at Work Act and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations.
Improves team safety and accountability
When staff understand what they're using — and why it matters — they take more care and feel more confident handling substances.
Minimises risk, absences, and liability
Better handling reduces accidents, sickness, and long-term exposure — all of which can cost your business.
Delivered on your site, at your schedule
We work around your shifts and site access, offering flexibility without compromising quality.
Suitable for induction, refreshers, or H&S campaigns
A great option for onboarding new staff or as part of your wider health and safety programme.
Clear, audit-ready certification
All delegates receive a certificate of attendance, ideal for compliance files and staff records.
Frequently asked questions
