Practical, Laboratory-Focused Training

Learn essential COSHH principles through practical examples relevant to laboratory activities, including chemical handling, reagent preparation and in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) manufacturing.

Flexible Online Learning

Work through 12 structured modules featuring clear explanations, practical safety guidance and short knowledge checks designed to reinforce your understanding.

Build Confidence in Workplace Safety

Develop the knowledge to recognise hazards, understand COSHH assessments, prevent exposure and follow safe working practices to help protect yourself and others.

About the course

Working safely with hazardous substances is an essential part of everyday laboratory activities. Whether preparing diagnostic reagents, handling chemicals, transferring solutions or disposing of laboratory waste, employees need to understand the risks involved and the precautions required to protect themselves and others. Developed by SJH Safety Solutions, this online COSHH Awareness Training course provides practical guidance based on UK health and safety requirements, with a particular focus on laboratories involved in the development and manufacturing of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) reagents and testing kits. Across 12 structured modules, learners will explore how to identify hazardous substances, understand COSHH assessments, prevent exposure, use protective equipment correctly and follow safe procedures for chemical handling, storage, waste management and emergency situations. The course also covers biological hazards, workplace exposure monitoring, health surveillance and the importance of reporting unsafe conditions. Our aim is simple: to help employees recognise hazards, understand their responsibilities and make safer decisions during everyday laboratory work. Ready to strengthen your laboratory safety awareness? Start your training today.

Steven Harrison CMgr MCMI

Steven Harrison CMgr MCMI is the founder of SJH Safety Solutions, providing professional health and safety advice, guidance and training to help organisations create safer working environments. As a Chartered Manager and Member of the Chartered Management Institute, Steven recognises the importance of effective leadership, clear procedures and practical training in maintaining workplace safety. Through SJH Safety Solutions, his approach focuses on making health and safety information clear, accessible and relevant to everyday working activities. This COSHH Awareness Training course has been developed to help laboratory employees understand hazardous substances, recognise potential exposure risks and apply safe working practices, particularly within laboratory environments involved in the development and manufacturing of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) reagents and testing kits. Steven's aim is to help learners build the knowledge, awareness and confidence needed to contribute to a safer workplace.

Curriculum

12 Chapters · 70 Lessons

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      What is COSHH?

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      Why COSHH Matters in Laboratory Environments

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      Common Hazardous Substances in IVD Manufacturing

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      Employer and Employee Responsibilities

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      Understanding Hazards and Risks

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      Module 1 - Quiz

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      What Makes a Substance Hazardous?

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      Understanding Chemical Hazard Pictograms

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      Hazard Statements and Warning Labels

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      Understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

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      Identifying Hazardous Laboratory Chemicals and Reagents

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      Module 2 - Quiz

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      How Hazardous Substances Enter the Body

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      Inhalation of Vapours, Dusts and Aerosols

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      Skin and Eye Contact

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      Accidental Ingestion and Injection

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      Common Exposure Risks During Laboratory Activities

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      Short-Term and Long-Term Health Effects

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      Module 3 - Quiz

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      What is a COSHH Assessment?

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      Understanding the Key Sections of an Assessment

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      Identifying Hazards and Exposure Risks

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      Understanding Required Control Measures

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      Following COSHH Assessments During Laboratory Work

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      When Assessments Need Reviewing

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      Module 4 - Quiz

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      Introduction to the Hierarchy of Control

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      Eliminating Hazardous Substances

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      Substituting with Safer Alternatives

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      Engineering Controls and Laboratory Ventilation

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      Safe Systems of Work and Administrative Controls

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      PPE as the Final Line of Protection

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      Module 5 - Quiz

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      Principles of Safe Chemical Handling

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      Safe Reagent Preparation and Mixing

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      Pipetting, Dispensing and Transferring Liquids

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      Handling Powders and Preventing Airborne Exposure

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      Preventing Splashes, Spills and Aerosols

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      Laboratory Hygiene and Housekeeping

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      Module 6 - Quiz

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      The Purpose, Limitations and Selection of PPE

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      Chemical-Resistant Gloves and Compatibility

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      Eye, Face, Body and Respiratory Protection

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      Correct Use, Inspection, Removal and Disposal of PPE

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      Module 7 - Quiz

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      Principles of Safe Chemical Storage

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      Segregating Incompatible and Hazardous Chemicals

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      Safe Storage and Labelling of Laboratory Reagents

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      Identifying and Reporting Unsafe Storage Conditions

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      Module 8 - Quiz

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      Recognising Chemical Spills and Taking Immediate Action

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      Spill Kits and Safe Chemical Spill Response

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      Responding to Accidental Chemical Exposure

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      Emergency Equipment, First Aid and Incident Reporting

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      Module 9 - Quiz

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      Identifying and Segregating Hazardous Laboratory Waste

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      Safe Collection, Storage and Disposal of Chemical Waste

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      Managing Contaminated Laboratory Consumables

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      Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Handling Responsibilities

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      Module 10 - Quiz

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      Understanding Biological Hazards and COSHH Requirements

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      Routes of Exposure and Biological Contamination Risks

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      Preventing Biological Exposure Through Safe Handling and Containment

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      Responding to Biological Spills and Exposure Incidents

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      Module 11 - Quiz

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      Workplace Exposure Limits and Exposure Monitoring

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      Health Surveillance and Recognising Exposure Symptoms

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      Reporting Suspected Exposure and Unsafe Conditions

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      Employee Responsibilities for Maintaining Safe Controls

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      Module 12 - Quiz

What people are saying

At SJH Safety Solutions, we believe effective health and safety training should be clear, practical and relevant to the workplace. Our COSHH Awareness Training course has been developed to help laboratory employees recognise hazards, understand their responsibilities and apply safer working practices with confidence. Straightforward guidance. Real-world laboratory examples. A commitment to safer workplaces.

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“The training explained COSHH requirements in a clear and straightforward way. The laboratory examples made it easy to understand how the information applies to everyday tasks, particularly when handling chemicals and preparing reagents.”
James Mitchell

Lab Technician 

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“The course provided a useful refresher on working safely with hazardous substances. The short lessons and knowledge checks helped reinforce the important points, and the guidance on emergency procedures and reporting unsafe conditions was especially valuable.”
Daniel Foster

Quality Control Laboratory Analyst

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Build your confidence in recognising hazardous substances, understanding COSHH requirements and following safe working practices in laboratory environments. Invest in your safety knowledge today and start learning at your own pace.

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