Duration

4 hours

Group Size

Maximum 12 learners

Who should attend?

All persons starting work for the first time in the Highway Electrical industry, and those persons that do not hold a HERS registration card.

Pre-requisites

None.

Course aims

This course aims to provide employees working within the Highway Electrical Sector with an understanding and awareness of the control of substances which are hazardous, their individual and collective responsibilities under organisational and legislative policies..

Course Objectives:

On completion of the course learners will:

  • Identify substances likely to cause harm
  • Follow COSHH assessment instructions
  • Identify the required PPE correctly
  • Identify actions before using substances
  • Identify the measures required to ensure the safety of employees and the general public
  • Explain actions required on contact with substances.

Certification:

On completion, a multiple-choice assessment is to be completed. A HESA certificates will be issued for successful candidates for each module.