AOSH UK COSHH Level 2 Award is a course title included in the WHSO Ghana brochure. COSHH means Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and addresses the prevention or control of harmful workplace exposure.

AOSH UK COSHH: Course Overview

Hazardous substances may include chemicals, dusts, fumes, vapours, gases and biological agents. The UK Health and Safety Executive explains that organisations should assess substance-related risks, use appropriate controls and provide workers with suitable information and instruction.

Key Topics

• Identifying hazardous substances used during work.
• Understanding how exposure may occur.
• Selecting control measures and suitable protective equipment.
• Following safe handling, storage and emergency procedures.

Who Is It Relevant To?

Cleaning personnel, laboratory staff, maintenance workers, supervisors and employees who handle or work near hazardous substances.

For current course availability, the official syllabus, assessment requirements and registration information, contact WHSO Ghana. You can also explore the AOSH UK course overview.

For practical information on hazardous-substance controls, see the HSE COSHH guidance. This external reference explains general safety practice and should not be taken as an official course syllabus unless explicitly identified as an AOSH UK flyer.