Compliance Manufacturing

COSHH in a Food Environment Course

Find out all you need to know about how to recognise and manage the risks resulting from handling hazardous substances in a food environment.

Discover everything you need to know about recognising and managing risks associated with handling hazardous substances in a food environment.

COSHH in a Food Environment Course

£10

CPD Certified
Endorsed by Institute of Hospitality
Online course
Validated by Subject Matter Experts
Delivered by subject experts
Designed with you in mind

About our COSHH in a Food Environment Course

Learning outcomes

Define COSHH and explain why it is important
State the legal obligation placed on the employer and employee
Identify what falls under COSHH and what falls outside the scope of COSHH
Outline the principles of COSHH risk assessment and control measures
Explain the importance of using approved chemicals and how to use them safely
Find out the potential health issues when failing to control hazardous substances

Course details

This COSHH in a Food Environment course provides you with all the information you need to help you pass an end-of-learning assessment on COSHH when related to food
The course covers a series of important topics such as what COSHH is and why it’s so important as well as the principles of a COSHH risk assessment. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the failure to recognise Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) risks (and implement the necessary control measures) makes thousands of workers in the UK ill every year and costs the industry many millions of pounds. This course is designed to combat that
Our COSHH course gives you everything you need to feel confident in dealing with hazardous substances in the food environment
Perfect for any food handlers to help recognise and manage the risks resulting from handling hazardous substances

Assessment

How long will it take? 40 minutes.

What type of assessment is it? When you finish the course, you’ll complete an end-of-learning online assessment consisting of 20 questions. 70% of the questions will need to be answered correctly in order to pass.

What will I receive? Once you’ve passed the assessment included in the course, your digital certificate will be available on the platform.

How long is it valid for? Up to 1 year after purchase.

Who's the course suitable for?

Ideal for food handlers to help recognise and manage the risks resulting from handling hazardous substances.

Endorsements and accreditations

Endorsed by Institute of Hospitality
CPD Certified

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FAQs

What does COSHH identify as hazardous substances in food?

Examples of potentially hazardous substances include: disinfectant, degreaser, sanitiser, drain cleaner, water and flour.

What does COSHH mean in food industry?

The law requires you to adequately control any exposure to materials in the workplace that could potentially cause ill health. Failing to control hazardous substances effectively can have a broad range of effects on people's health such as occupational skin diseases or occupational asthma. Most common causes of contact dermatitis include working with wet hands, and contact with soaps and cleaning materials.