Level 2 COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
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A comprehensive Level 2 COSHH course for anyone who works with, or near, hazardous substances — in cleaning, manufacturing, healthcare, hair and beauty, catering, agriculture, construction and laboratories. Builds the knowledge to identify hazardous substances, understand the risks, read safety information and apply control measures.
Across in-depth modules you'll learn what COSHH covers, the forms of hazardous substances and their routes of entry, how to read labels, pictograms and Safety Data Sheets, the health effects, the COSHH assessment, the hierarchy of control and LEV, PPE and RPE, and safe storage and emergencies — brought to life with branded diagrams, real workplace scenarios, a knowledge check after every module, and a downloadable Quick Reference to keep.
Finish with a scenario-based final assessment (80% to pass, unlimited attempts, every answer explained) and earn your Certificate of Completion.
Please note: this course builds essential COSHH knowledge; your workplace's own COSHH assessments, safe systems of work and substance-specific procedures always apply.
Across in-depth modules you'll learn what COSHH covers, the forms of hazardous substances and their routes of entry, how to read labels, pictograms and Safety Data Sheets, the health effects, the COSHH assessment, the hierarchy of control and LEV, PPE and RPE, and safe storage and emergencies — brought to life with branded diagrams, real workplace scenarios, a knowledge check after every module, and a downloadable Quick Reference to keep.
Finish with a scenario-based final assessment (80% to pass, unlimited attempts, every answer explained) and earn your Certificate of Completion.
Please note: this course builds essential COSHH knowledge; your workplace's own COSHH assessments, safe systems of work and substance-specific procedures always apply.
Course Curriculum
10 sections · 40 lessons · 10h 19m
Introduction to COSHH
What COSHH Covers — and What It Doesn't
20 min
Who Is at Risk?
15 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Hazardous Substances and How They Enter the Body
The Forms of Hazardous Substances
20 min
The Four Routes of Entry
25 min
Why Routes of Entry Drive Control Choices
15 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Identifying Hazards: Labels, Pictograms and Safety Data Sheets
Decoding CLP Hazard Pictograms
25 min
Signal Words, H-Statements and P-Statements
20 min
The Safety Data Sheet: Your 16-Section Roadmap
30 min
Labelling Discipline: Never Decant Into Unlabelled Containers
15 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Health Effects of Hazardous Substances
Acute vs Chronic, Local vs Systemic
20 min
Occupational Dermatitis and Skin Disease
20 min
Occupational Asthma and Respiratory Disease
20 min
Long-Term Harm: Cancer, Poisoning and Latent Disease
15 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
The COSHH Assessment Process
The Five-Step COSHH Assessment
25 min
Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)
15 min
Who Does the Assessment — and Why Workers Matter
15 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Control Measures and the Hierarchy
The Hierarchy of Control Explained
25 min
Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) and Engineering Controls
20 min
Administrative Controls and Good Practice
15 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
PPE, RPE and Safe Systems of Work
Selecting the Right PPE
20 min
RPE and Face-Fit Testing
25 min
Wearing, Maintaining and Replacing PPE/RPE
15 min
Safe Systems of Work, Training and Hygiene
15 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Monitoring, Health Surveillance, Storage and Emergencies
Exposure Monitoring
15 min
Health Surveillance
15 min
Safe Storage of Hazardous Substances
15 min
Spills, Splashes and Emergency Response
20 min
Putting It All Together: Your COSHH Action Plan
15 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Resources & Glossary
Quick Reference & Glossary
5 min
Final Assessment & Certification
Final Assessment
25 min
Frequently asked questions
How long is the certificate valid, and should I refresh it?
The certificate does not carry a fixed expiry, but COSHH knowledge is commonly refreshed every one to three years or whenever substances, processes or regulations change. Your employer may set its own refresher schedule.
Who is this course for?
It suits anyone who works with or near hazardous substances, including roles in cleaning, manufacturing, healthcare, hair and beauty, catering, agriculture, construction and laboratories. It is also useful for supervisors and managers responsible for COSHH.
Is this COSHH course accredited or recognised?
It is CPD-aligned and you get a certificate on completion, but it is not an externally accredited or regulated qualification. It is awareness-level training designed to build practical COSHH knowledge.
How long does the course take?
There is around 10 hours and 19 minutes of content across 40 lessons. Because it is self-paced, you can work through it in one go or spread it over several sessions, and your progress is saved as you go.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. When you complete the modules and pass the final assessment (80% to pass, with unlimited attempts and every answer explained), you earn a Certificate of Completion. You can download it and add it to your CV or LinkedIn profile.
Is it self-paced, and are there any prerequisites?
Yes. Every course is fully online and self-paced with lifetime access, so you can start anytime and learn at your own pace on any device. There are no prerequisites unless the course says otherwise.
Course reviews
4.7 / 5
Excellent
Well made
Professional throughout and the quiz was fair. Recommended.
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Sarah M.
Verified learner
Passed first time
Clear, quick and genuinely useful. The certificate was instant — exactly what I needed.
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David P.
Verified learner
Great for the team
Rolled it out to my whole team. Easy to track and looks really professional.
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Aisha K.
Verified learner
Really solid
Well structured and easy to follow. Took me an afternoon and I felt confident throughout.
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Tom B.
Verified learner
Clear and concise
No waffle, just what matters. Passed comfortably and learned a lot.
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Grace A.
Verified learner
Genuinely helpful
The scenarios were realistic and I’m already using what I learned at work.
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Oliver H.
Verified learner
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FOR TEAMS
Train your whole team
Buy seats, invite your people, and track everyone’s progress from one place.
Instant access · Learn at your own pace
40 lessons
10h 19m total
Lifetime access