M501 - Measurement Of Hazardous Substances ONLINE
M501 - Measurement Of Hazardous Substances (Including Risk Assessment) (Core)
Description
**Cost includes the BOHS examination fees**
This course provides you with a sound understanding of the techniques for assessing exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace and with an understanding of how exposure information can be used to assess risk.
How to prepare
Candidates can prepare by self-study, but are recommended to follow appropriate in-company training, University course or other course provided by a reputable training provider.
Learning objectives
On completing this examination, you will able to:
- describe the general approach to health risk assessment, including the role of atmospheric monitoring;
- select appropriate equipment to measure specific airborne contaminants and devise a suitable sampling strategy;
- present the results in a form useful for health risk assessment purposes to enable management to comply with relevant legislation.
Prerequisites
Candidates who undertake this course are expected to be aware of the contents of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations (COSHH), HSE Guidance HSG173, Monitoring Strategies for Toxic Substances and HSE guidance General Methods for Sampling and Gravimetric Analysis of Respirable and Inhalable Dust.
This course would be suitable for technicians and technologists who conduct measurements and testing in workplaces
ONLINE requirements
To take part in online courses delegates will need:
Course Materials and Examination Information
An electronic copy of the course slides and revision pack is attached to this email for your convenience. You may print these locally if you wish.
If you did not order hard copies at the time of booking, you may still request printed versions of the course manual and/or slides and revision pack. Please contact us if you would like us to arrange this for you.
The official BOHS course manual is not attached to this email. It can be downloaded directly from the BOHS website using the following link:
Examination guidance
Please note that only the official BOHS course manual is permitted for use during the open-book examination.
- You may use:
- an electronic copy of the BOHS manual (accessed online or stored locally on your computer), or
- a hard copy of the BOHS manual.
- Slides, revision packs, and any other course materials (whether printed or electronic) are not permitted during the examination.
If you have any questions about course materials or examination requirements, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
- Internet connection and access to MS TEAMS
- A laptop or desktop computer. Worst case scenario if you don’t have a computer/laptop then use a tablet/iPad.
- A webcam (this may already be built into your device) This is essential for the final examination
- Speakers (these may be built-in) so you can hear the trainer and audio
- Microphone (this might already be built into your computer/laptop) so that you can engage with the class and your trainer Internet connection / WIFI
- Headsets or headphones may be worn during the course but are not permitted during the exam**