COSHH Risk Assessment

Work safely, assess risks, and protect your research.

Working in a laboratory involves a range of hazards, from hazardous substances and reactions to specialist equipment. This practical course will provide the knowledge and confidence to complete effective COSHH risk assessments and apply appropriate control measures to keep people safe and support successful research.

What You'll Learn

• The principles of activity-based laboratory risk assessment
• COSHH requirements and responsibilities
• How to identify hazardous substances and interpret hazard information
• Routes of exposure and associated health risks
• Applying the hierarchy of controls
• Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Practical risk assessment techniques through real-world exercises

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Conduct and review COSHH risk assessments with confidence
• Identify chemical hazards and assess exposure risks
• Apply suitable control measures to laboratory activities
• Make informed decisions about PPE selection and use
• Support safe, compliant, and effective research practices

Who Should Attend?

• Academic and research staff
• Postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate students
• Laboratory technicians and managers
• Health & Safety Coordinators
• Research project leaders
• Anyone responsible for writing, reviewing, or approving COSHH assessments

Why Attend?

Risk assessment is a vital research skill that helps prevent incidents, protect health, and ensure compliance. This course will help you move beyond paperwork and develop practical skills for identifying hazards, managing risks, and creating safer laboratory environments.

Build confidence in COSHH risk assessment, manage chemical hazards effectively, and support safe, compliant research.

Dates:

1^st December 2026, 10:00 – 12:00

For staff to book on this course, please use this link Risk Assessment - COSHH to go directly to UoRLearn and enrol on a course.