COSHH Training

COSHH Training Overview

Build essential workplace safety, hazardous substance awareness and COSHH regulation knowledge with the COSHH Training course. This online COSHH course is designed to help learners understand the importance of controlling substances hazardous to health, including hazardous substance identification, health hazards, fatal chemical awareness, COSHH risk assessments, the Globally Harmonised System and workplace control measures.

Whether you are working in health and safety, cleaning, construction, manufacturing, care, hospitality, laboratories, maintenance, facilities management or any workplace where hazardous substances may be present, this COSHH Training course provides a structured introduction to key safety responsibilities and risk control principles.

The course covers important topics such as hazardous substances and COSHH regulations, health hazards, identification of fatal chemicals, COSHH risk assessments, the Globally Harmonised System and implementing control measures in workplace environments.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to:

• Understand the foundations of COSHH and hazardous substance control
• Recognise why COSHH regulations are important in the workplace
• Develop awareness of hazardous substances and their possible health effects
• Identify common types of health hazards linked to workplace substances
• Build awareness of fatal chemical risks at an introductory level
• Understand the purpose of COSHH risk assessments
• Explore the Globally Harmonised System for chemical classification and labelling
• Recognise the importance of workplace control measures
• Understand how safer systems of work support employee protection
• Build foundational knowledge for health and safety, cleaning, construction, care, manufacturing and facilities support pathways

This COSHH Training course is suitable for beginners, employees, supervisors, cleaners, care workers, construction learners, warehouse staff, maintenance workers, laboratory support learners, hospitality staff, facilities assistants and anyone responsible for understanding hazardous substance safety in the workplace.

• › Last Audited and Updated: 26th July 2026

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the COSHH Training course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the purpose of COSHH regulations.
• Recognise what hazardous substances are in workplace settings.
• Identify common health hazards linked to hazardous substances.
• Develop awareness of fatal chemical risks and warning signs.
• Understand the importance of chemical safety information.
• Recognise the role of the Globally Harmonised System.
• Understand how COSHH risk assessments support workplace safety.
• Identify the purpose of control measures in reducing exposure.
• Develop awareness of safer working practices around hazardous substances.
• Understand the importance of following workplace procedures.
• Build foundational knowledge for further study or workplace roles involving health and safety responsibilities.

Who is This Course For

This COSHH Training course is ideal for:

• Employees working around hazardous substances
• Cleaning staff and cleaning supervisors
• Construction workers and site learners
• Warehouse and manufacturing workers
• Maintenance workers and facilities assistants
• Care workers and healthcare support staff
• Laboratory support learners
• Hospitality and catering staff
• Health and safety learners
• Supervisors and managers responsible for workplace safety

This course is suitable for learners who want to gain beginner-friendly COSHH awareness before progressing into:

• Workplace health and safety
• Cleaning supervision
• Construction site safety
• Facilities management
• Manufacturing support
• Care and healthcare support
• Warehouse operations
• Laboratory support roles
• Further health and safety training

Why Enrol in This COSHH Training Course?

This course is designed to help learners build a strong foundation in hazardous substance awareness, COSHH regulations and workplace safety control.

Benefits of this course include:

• CPD Accredited COSHH Training
• 100% Online and Self-Paced Learning
• Covers Hazardous Substances and COSHH Regulations
• Includes Health Hazards and Chemical Risk Awareness
• Covers Identification of Fatal Chemicals at an Introductory Level
• Includes COSHH Risk Assessment Awareness
• Covers the Globally Harmonised System
• Includes Control Measures for Reducing Workplace Exposure
• Useful for Health and Safety, Cleaning, Construction, Care, Manufacturing and Facilities Pathways
• Career-Focused Curriculum for Workplace Safety Awareness

Career Opportunities

Completing the COSHH Training course can support learners who want to explore opportunities in health and safety, cleaning, construction, care, manufacturing, facilities management, warehouse operations and laboratory support. The knowledge gained from this course can help learners understand hazardous substance risks, COSHH responsibilities, risk assessments, chemical labelling and control measures.

Potential career opportunities include:

• Health and Safety Assistant

Support workplace safety activities, risk assessments, safety records, staff awareness and compliance-related administration.
Average salary: £22,000 to £32,000

• COSHH Awareness Coordinator Pathway Learner

Use COSHH knowledge as a foundation before progressing into workplace safety support, health and safety training or compliance-related roles.
Average salary: Varies depending on employer, industry, experience and responsibilities.

• Cleaning Supervisor

Supervise cleaning teams, support safe use of cleaning products, maintain hygiene standards and follow workplace safety procedures.
Average salary: £21,000 to £30,000

• Facilities Assistant

Support building operations, maintenance coordination, cleaning arrangements, safety checks and workplace support services.
Average salary: £22,000 to £30,000

• Warehouse Operative

Move, organise and prepare goods while following workplace safety, storage and handling procedures.
Average salary: £18,000 to £28,000

• Manufacturing Operative

Support production activities, equipment use, workplace processes and safety procedures in manufacturing environments.
Average salary: £19,000 to £29,000

• Laboratory Assistant Pathway Learner

Use hazardous substance awareness as a foundation before progressing into laboratory support training and supervised practical experience.
Average salary: £20,000 to £30,000 depending on sector and employer.

• Construction Site Worker

Support construction tasks while following site safety procedures and awareness of substances used in construction environments.
Average salary: £20,000 to £32,000

• Health and Safety Officer Pathway Learner

Use COSHH awareness as a foundation before progressing into recognised health and safety qualifications, workplace experience and safety management roles.
Average salary: £26,000 to £45,000 depending on qualification level, sector and experience.

Please Note: This course provides foundation-level COSHH and hazardous substance awareness. It does not qualify learners as health and safety inspectors, chemical safety specialists or occupational hygienists. Some health and safety, laboratory, construction or manufacturing roles may require recognised qualifications, workplace experience, practical training and employer-specific procedures. Learners should always follow workplace COSHH assessments, safety data sheets, PPE requirements and organisational safety procedures when working with hazardous substances.

Assessment Method

The COSHH Training course is assessed through an online assessment process.

After completing the course modules, learners may be required to complete:

• A multiple-choice assessment
• An online test
• Knowledge-based questions related to the course topics

The assessment helps learners review key areas such as:

• Hazardous substances
• COSHH regulations
• Health hazards
• Identification of fatal chemicals
• COSHH risk assessments
• The Globally Harmonised System
• Workplace control measures
• Safe working awareness

Learners can complete the assessment online at their own pace, making the process flexible and convenient.

Eligibility Requirements

This COSHH Training course is open to learners from different academic and professional backgrounds.

No previous COSHH, chemical safety or health and safety experience is required.

This course is suitable for learners who want to:

• Develop introductory COSHH awareness
• Understand hazardous substance safety
• Learn about COSHH regulations
• Build awareness of health hazards and chemical risks
• Understand COSHH risk assessment basics
• Learn about the Globally Harmonised System
• Prepare for workplace safety responsibilities
• Progress towards further health and safety training

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: Learners should be aged 16 or above.
• Academic Background: No formal academic qualification is required.
• Safety Interest: An interest in workplace safety, COSHH, hazardous substances or risk control is recommended.
• Workplace Awareness: Basic awareness of workplace procedures is helpful for understanding COSHH responsibilities.
• Communication Skills: Basic communication skills are useful for understanding safety instructions and reporting concerns.
• Language Proficiency: A good understanding of English is helpful for following the course materials.
• Device Requirement: Learners will need access to a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer with an internet connection.
• Study Commitment: Learners should be prepared to complete the online lessons and assessment independently.
• Professional Awareness: Learners should understand that practical work with hazardous substances requires workplace training, supervision, safety procedures and compliance with organisational policies.

Why Choose Us

• Affordable, engaging and high-quality online learning materials
• Beginner-friendly COSHH training course content
• Practical knowledge for hazardous substance awareness and workplace safety
• Flexible study through a user-friendly online platform
• Access course materials from mobile, tablet or desktop
• Self-paced learning suitable for busy learners
• Efficient online assessment process
• CPD accredited certificate included
• Career development and further study opportunities
• Helpful student support via email