As a cleaning professional, your job is to ensure that your workplace is clean, hygienic, and safe for everyone. However, cleaning products can be dangerous if not handled properly. This is where COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Act 2002 comes into play. 

For those who are not fully acquainted with COSHH, an online training course can be a real asset. The CPD certified Jangro Bitesize COSHH training course is one of a number of online courses provided as part of a suite of cleaning modules known as the Jangro Learning Management System (LMS).

COSHH regulations are designed to protect workers from hazardous substances that can cause harm to their health. These substances can include cleaning chemicals, solvents, dust and dirt. COSHH applies to all workplaces where hazardous substances are present, including Schools, Offices, Factories, Restaurants and Hospitals.

The key to implementing COSHH training in your workplace is to understand the risks associated with the substances you use. This involves identifying the hazards, assessing the risks, and implementing control measures to minimize exposure to the hazardous substances.

Risk assessment plays a major role in compliance with the act. However, carrying out a risk assessment can be a difficult job for the untrained. This is where we are able to further assist you, because we have prepared a risk assessment template for each individual Jangro product. These templates can then be easily amended to suit your individual circumstances. If you manage a number of cleaning operatives or just have one cleaner, making sure their COSHH training is up to date and fully documented can be a real challenge. This is where Janitorial Express can help you by giving free access to the Jangro LMS. 

Once fully trained you staff’s training records can be viewed online and certificates can be download, these can then be displayed publicly to give credibility to the work you undertake or stored for compliance reasons. One of the most important aspects of COSHH is the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). PPE includes gloves, eye protection, and respiratory equipment. It is important to choose the correct PPE for the job at hand and to ensure that it is used correctly. We provide a number of Product Usage Guides (PUG’s) these take the form of a pictogram showing how to use the product and the safety equipment needed to carry out the work safely. 

Another important aspect of COSHH is the labelling of hazardous substances. All hazardous substances must be clearly labelled with information about their potential risks, how to use them safely, and what to do in case of an emergency, all these points are covered in the course. 

In summary, COSHH is an essential part of any workplace where hazardous substances are present. By identifying the risks, implementing control measures, and providing adequate training and PPE, you can ensure that your workplace is safe for everyone. Remember, safety should always come first!

That said the next thing to do is sign up for the Jangro LMS for free with our compliments. Head to https://jangrolms.net/my/ sign up for a new account, choose JANITORIAL EXPRESS as your Jangro Distributor to get our unique telephone support package.

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