COSHH Awareness & Safe Working Practices for Licensed Premises

This COSHH awareness course has been designed specifically for the licensed trade. It provides staff with clear, practical guidance on working safely with hazardous substances commonly used in hospitality, including cleaning chemicals, sanitisers, and other products used during daily operations. The course focuses on real workplace tasks rather than theory, helping learners understand how exposure occurs, how to prevent harm, and what to do if something goes wrong. It supports employers in meeting their duty to provide information, instruction, and training under COSHH regulations. This course is suitable for frontline staff and supervisors and is aligned with Level 2 COSHH awareness standards.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Explain what COSHH is and why it is important in hospitality workplaces Recognise hazardous substances commonly used in licensed premises Understand how exposure to hazardous substances can occur Read and understand chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Apply safe handling, storage, and disposal practices Use control measures and PPE correctly Take appropriate action in the event of a spill or exposure incident Understand their role and responsibilities under COSHH

Hazardous substances are used every day in licensed premises, often during busy shifts and under time pressure. Cleaning chemicals, sanitisers, and other products can cause burns, breathing problems, skin conditions, and long‑term ill health if they are not used correctly. This course helps staff understand how hazardous substances can affect their health, how exposure happens, and what simple steps can be taken to work safely. It provides practical guidance on reading labels, using Safety Data Sheets (SDS), handling and storing chemicals correctly, and responding safely to spills or exposure incidents. Completing this training helps protect staff, supports safer working practices, and assists employers in meeting their duty to provide information, instruction, and training under COSHH regulations.

This course is suitable for anyone working in or around licensed premises who may use, handle, or be exposed to hazardous substances, including: Bar staff Kitchen staff Cleaning and housekeeping teams Cellar and maintenance staff Supervisors and duty managers New starters and existing staff requiring refresher training No previous COSHH knowledge is required. The course is designed to be clear, practical, and relevant to everyday hospitality roles.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a digital CPD Level 1 certificate of completion confirming COSHH awareness and safe working practices training. This certificate can be used as evidence of staff training for internal records and inspections.

Course modules include: Introduction to COSHH and legal responsibilities Hazardous substances in licensed premises Chemical labels, hazard pictograms, and SDS Routes of exposure and health effects The hierarchy of control and safe working practices PPE: selection and correct use Safe storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals Spill response and exposure procedures COSHH risk assessment awareness