The QUALIFI Level 2 Award in understanding and applying COSHH Principles is aimed at individuals/staff who come into contact with common hazardous substances as part of their work role or within their workplace. This includes physical, chemical and bio, and waste hazards. Learners gaining this award will understand the legal requirements relating the use of hazardous substances used in the workplace (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations 2005), they will understand the importance of risk assessment in developing the safe use of hazardous substances in
the workplace, and they will be aware of the precautions and procedures necessary to ensure the risks associated with hazardous substances are appropriately controlled. This award maps nationally recognised level 2 syllabus for COSHH principles approved by Health & Safety Executive (HSE).