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COSHH training is important for oil and gas personnel working in the field in order that they understand the potentially hazardous chemicals that are prevalent within the oil and gas industry. The COSHH Awareness e-Learning course is intended to provide participants with a basic awareness in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and how it may affect them, their colleagues and their employer.

Targeted Participants

The course is aimed at personnel who may be involved with chemicals or any substances, which are hazardous to health.

Industry Standards

Following evaluation, the Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation (OPITO) has endorsed the course.

Typical Duration

• 40 minutes

Features

• Endorsed by Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation (OPITO)
• Geared specifically for the Oil and Gas Industry
• Case studies based on real life situations
• Continuous assessment throughout course
• Automatic remediation of incorrectly answered questions
• High quality illustration based animations and video sequences
• Can be tailored to reflect a specific company's procedures and methods
• Integrated trainee results management system
• Can be deployed by CD-ROM, Corporate Intranet or Internet
• SCORM™ Compliant

Course Content

Chapter 1 - Introduction

• Aims
• What is COSHH
• Why are COSHH regulations and guidelines in place
• How does COSHH affect me
• Where does COSHH apply in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Who is responsible for implementing COSHH
• Summary

Chapter 2 - Safety Data Sheets, Standard Labels and COSHH Assessments

• Aims
• Overview What is a Safety Data Sheet
• What is a Standard Label
• How do Standard Labels affect me
• What about Standard Labelling Symbols
• Examples Explosive, Oxidising, Flammable, Toxic / Very Toxic, Harmful,Irritant, Corrosive, Dangerous to the Environment
• What are COSHH Assessments
• What are Exposure Limits
• How long are COSHH Assessment Sheets valid for
• Summary

Chapter 3 - Handling, Storage and Disposal of Hazardous Substances

• Aims
• Overview
• Safe Storage
• Safe Handling
• Other Considerations
• Safe Disposals
• Reference to Safety Data Sheets
• Spillages
• Summary

Final Assessment

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