Risk Assessments including COSHH

Recognising how to assess risks is key to maintaining a safe working environment and a fundamental component of delivering safe patient care. This course explains how to manage risk effectively in the primary care environment. In addition, the course explains the requirement for effective COSHH management in general practice.

Objectives

1. Understand the terminology associated with risk & COSHH management
2. Understand the legislation associated with risk & COSHH management
3. Learn what a risk assessment and COSHH risk assessment are and their components
4. Know how to carry out risk & COSHH risk assessments
5. Appreciate the need to maintain and regularly review a risk register
6. Learn how to introduce and maintain effective control measures
7. Appreciate the need for robust COSHH management

Who is this course for?

All staff with H&S responsibilities