CPD Standards Office accreditedCOSHH Training
COSHH training online for anyone who uses, handles or stores hazardous substances: read a hazard label and a safety data sheet, understand how substances harm, and use the controls that protect you.
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COSHH Training
You can do COSHH training online in the UK with Lift College's COSHH Training course. It is 1.5 hours of learning in 5 short modules, covering what counts as a hazardous substance, the hazard pictograms, how substances enter the body, reading a safety data sheet, the COSHH assessment, the hierarchy of controls, personal protective equipment, storage and spills. It costs £19.99, pay once, and your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass. Lift College recommends a refresh every 12 months, and the refresher is free.
Cleaning chemicals, dusts, fumes, oils and biological agents are in almost every workplace. Thousands of people a year develop asthma, dermatitis or worse from exposure that could have been controlled. COSHH requires employers to assess the risk and give the people who work with these substances suitable information, instruction and training.
This course covers what COSHH expects every worker who handles hazardous substances to know. You learn the hazard pictograms, how substances enter and harm the body, how to find what you need on a label and a safety data sheet, what your COSHH assessment tells you, and how the controls, from substitution to ventilation to gloves, fit together. It is written for workplaces across the UK, with the law for Great Britain and Northern Ireland explained.
- Explain what COSHH covers and what it leaves out
- Recognise the nine hazard pictograms and what each warns of
- Describe the routes by which substances enter the body
- Find the information you need on a label and a safety data sheet
- Follow the control measures set out in a COSHH assessment
- Select, use, store and dispose of personal protective equipment correctly
- Store substances safely and respond to a spill or exposure
5 short modules, 1.5 hours in total.
What COSHH is
Which substances the regulations cover, including dusts, fumes, biological agents and products you make yourself, and which have their own rules, such as asbestos and lead.
Knowledge checkHazards and how they harm
The nine hazard pictograms, signal words and hazard statements, and the routes of exposure: inhalation, skin contact, ingestion and injection. Acute and chronic effects.
Knowledge checkLabels and safety data sheets
Reading a label, finding the 16 sections of a safety data sheet and using the parts that matter to you: hazards, handling, storage, exposure controls and first aid.
Knowledge checkCOSHH assessments and controls
What a COSHH assessment contains, the hierarchy of controls from elimination and substitution to engineering controls, safe systems of work and personal protective equipment.
Knowledge checkWorking safely every day
Personal protective equipment, storage and segregation, spill response, health surveillance, reporting problems and what to do if you are exposed.
Knowledge checkFinal test and your certificate
Multiple choice, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Your CPD Standards Office accredited certificate is issued the day you pass.
This course is for you if
- You use cleaning products, solvents, paints, oils or adhesives at work
- You work in cleaning, facilities, catering, care, engineering, construction or a salon
- You handle dusts, fumes or biological agents
- Your employer has asked you to complete COSHH awareness training
- You supervise people who work with hazardous substances
Your CPD accredited certificate, issued the day you pass.
Your certificate records that you completed COSHH Training with Lift College. It shows 1.5 hours of learning, your completion date and a recommended refresh date 12 months on.
- One price, £19.99. One payment, one learner, no subscription.
- Short modules with a knowledge check after each one and a final test. Instant results.
- 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
- A CPD accredited certificate as a PDF the same day you pass, carrying the CPD Standards Office mark, our provider number 51289, a unique number and a verification link.
- Access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy.
- A free refresher when your recommended refresh date arrives. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
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Which online COSHH certificate do employers accept?
Your employer decides what COSHH training you need, based on its COSHH assessments. Regulation 12 of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, and the 2003 Regulations in Northern Ireland, require suitable and sufficient information, instruction and training for anyone who may be exposed to a hazardous substance. A good certificate records the course, hours, completion date and refresh date, and can be verified. The content should cover hazard pictograms, safety data sheets, routes of exposure, the hierarchy of control and what to do in a spill or an emergency.
Lift College's certificate does each of these: it names COSHH Training, shows 1.5 hours of learning, your completion date and a refresh date 12 months on, with a unique number and verification link. The refresher is free.
Compare providers in our guide to COSHH training online in the UK.
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The law this course supports
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, regulation 12
Applies in England, Wales and Scotland. Employers must give employees who may be exposed to hazardous substances suitable and sufficient information, instruction and training, including the risks, the precautions, the results of monitoring and health surveillance.
Read the legislation →Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003
The Northern Ireland equivalent, with the same duties to assess risk, control exposure and inform and train employees.
Read the legislation →Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Applies in England, Wales and Scotland. Employers must provide the information, instruction, training and supervision needed to keep employees safe, so far as is reasonably practicable (section 2). Northern Ireland has the same duty in the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978.
Read the legislation →£19.99. Pay once, nothing added.
One payment for one learner. You keep access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days and we refund you in full.
- PaySecure card payment, one time only.
- Sign inYour learner account is ready straight away.
- StartBegin module 1 the same minute.
Free refresher when it is due
We recommend a refresh every 12 months. We email you 30 days before, and from the refresh date you can retake the latest version free and download a new certificate.
How the cost compares
High Speed Training and CPD Online College charge £28.80 to £31.20 for the course. Lift College is £19.99, pay once.
| Provider | Course fee | How you pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lift College Lowest cost to start | £19.99pay once | Pay once, no subscription. Training a team? £16.99 a course on a free organisation account |
| High Speed Training | £31.20 | £31.20 |
| CPD Online College | £28.80 | £28.80 |
Prices as shown on each provider's own website.
Buying COSHH Training for a team?
Open a free organisation account, buy places and give each person their own login. The price falls the more places you buy.
Multiple enrolment discounts
The price of a place is set by the places in one order, on this course or any mix of our CPD courses. Saving against the £19.99 single place.
| Places in one order | Price a place | Saving |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 9 places | £16.99 | 15% off |
| 10 to 49 | £14.99 | 25% off |
| 50 to 99 | £12.99 | 35% off |
| 100 to 249 | £10.99 | 45% off |
| 250 or more | £9.99 | 50% off |
What would your team cost?
Training each person on several courses? A sector pack or the annual plan can cost less. Your quote compares all three for you.
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Open a free account with your work email. No sales call, and no minimum order.
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See where everyone stands
A progress dashboard, a training matrix and an Excel progress report for your records.
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Reminders sent for you
Welcome emails, nudges for anyone who stalls, and refresher dates so nobody goes out of date.
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Pay by card or invoice
Card, or invoice on 30-day terms with your PO. Places stay valid for 3 years.
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A human tutor with every course
Real tutor support for your staff, unlimited free retakes and a certificate the day they pass.
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Accredited by the CPD Standards Office
Provider 51289. Every CPD course is an accredited CPD activity.
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Questions about COSHH Training
Is online COSHH training valid?
Your employer decides what training you need. COSHH requires suitable and sufficient information, instruction and training for anyone who may be exposed. This course covers that knowledge, and your employer will add the specific substances, assessments and controls for your own workplace. It is a CPD Standards Office accredited certificate (provider number 51289).
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. COSHH Training is an accredited CPD activity with the CPD Standards Office, the UK's research-led CPD accreditation body. Lift College Limited is a CPD Standards Office accredited provider (provider number 51289), and your certificate carries the CPD Standards Office mark and our provider number so an employer or professional body can check it.
How often should COSHH training be done?
The regulations ask for training to be adapted to take account of significant changes and repeated as appropriate. Lift College recommends refreshing every 12 months, and the refresher is free.
What substances does COSHH cover?
Chemicals and products containing them, fumes, dusts, vapours, mists, gases, nanotechnology, biological agents and germs that cause disease. Asbestos, lead and radioactive substances have their own regulations.
What is a safety data sheet?
A document the supplier must provide for a hazardous chemical. It has 16 sections covering hazards, composition, first aid, fire fighting, spills, handling and storage, exposure controls and disposal. Your COSHH assessment draws on it.
Do I need COSHH training if I only use cleaning products?
If a product carries a hazard pictogram, COSHH applies. Bleach, descalers, oven cleaners and many sanitisers are hazardous substances, and mixing them can produce toxic gas. The course covers exactly these everyday risks.
How long do I keep access?
You keep your access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy. Your certificate PDF is yours to keep.
What is the free refresher?
Lift College recommends refreshing this course every 12 months. When your date comes round, you can retake the latest version free and get a new certificate. We email you 30 days before.
Does it count towards my CPD?
Yes. The course is 1.5 hours of learning, shown on your CPD Standards Office accredited certificate, so you can log the hours in your CPD record.
Can I get my money back?
Yes. Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Your receipt shows the course, the date and the amount paid, and you can pass it to your employer. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account: every course is £16.99, and you can pay by card or invoice with your PO.
Can my team do this course in another language?
Yes, on an organisation account with 10 or more places. Your team can study COSHH Training in Polish, Romanian, Punjabi, Urdu or Welsh, prepared within 1 working day of your order. The final test and the certificate stay in the English course name, so the certificate is the one every employer recognises. Tell us the languages you need when you order or ask for a quote.
Where can I do COSHH training online in the UK?
Lift College offers COSHH Training online for £19.99, pay once. It is 1.5 hours of learning in 5 short modules, written for workplaces across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass.
How long does online COSHH training take?
COSHH Training is 1.5 hours of learning in 5 short modules, each with a knowledge check. You can finish it in one sitting or across several and pick up where you left off on any device. The final test needs 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
What does this COSHH training course cover?
This COSHH training course covers 5 modules: what COSHH is and which substances it covers; hazards and how they harm, including the nine hazard pictograms and the routes of exposure; reading labels and the 16 sections of a safety data sheet; COSHH assessments and the hierarchy of controls; and working safely every day, from personal protective equipment and storage to spills, health surveillance and what to do if you are exposed.
Is this COSHH training for cleaners?
Yes. COSHH training for cleaners is part of what this course is for. Bleach, descalers, oven cleaners and many sanitisers are hazardous substances, and mixing them can produce toxic gas. The course shows you how to read the hazard pictograms, the label and the safety data sheet, follow the controls in your employer's COSHH assessment, use gloves and other protective equipment, store products safely and deal with a spill.
Is this an online COSHH level 2 course?
No. COSHH Training has no regulated level. It is a 1.5 hour COSHH awareness course in 5 modules with a CPD Standards Office accredited certificate, and it is not a regulated qualification. Some providers give their COSHH courses a level, so if your employer asks for a specific course, check with them before you buy.
Does COSHH training cover the COSHH assessment?
It explains it. COSHH training with Lift College shows you what a COSHH assessment contains and how to follow the control measures it sets out, from substitution and ventilation to gloves. Your employer carries out the assessment. This course does not train you to carry out COSHH assessments yourself.
Is cosh training the same as COSHH training?
Yes. Cosh training is a common spelling of COSHH training. COSHH stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, the law this course is written around, with the 2003 Regulations in Northern Ireland.
How much does COSHH Training cost online?
Lift College's COSHH Training is £19.99, pay once, with no subscription. Training a team? It is £16.99 a course on a free organisation account. High Speed Training charges £31.20 for its COSHH Training Course and CPD Online College £28.80 for its COSHH Awareness course, from their own websites on 22 October 2026.
How is COSHH Training assessed?
By a short knowledge check after each of the 5 modules and a final test. You need 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes, and your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass.
Can I start COSHH Training today?
Yes. You start the moment you pay, on any device, and you can finish the 1.5 hours of learning in one sitting or across several. Your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account.
Which online COSHH certificate do UK employers accept?
Your employer decides what COSHH training you need, based on its COSHH assessments. Regulation 12 of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, and the 2003 Regulations in Northern Ireland, require suitable and sufficient information, instruction and training for anyone who may be exposed to a hazardous substance. Lift College's certificate names COSHH Training, shows 1.5 hours of learning, your completion date and a refresh date 12 months on, with a unique number and verification link. The refresher is free. It is a CPD Standards Office accredited certificate (provider number 51289).
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