Mercury Awareness Training
- COURSE INFO (MUK-033)
- Duration
- 20 minutes
- Accreditation
- CPD, IOSH
- Category
- Health & Safety, Hazardous Substances
- Price
- £25.00 exc. local taxes
CPD and IOSH accredited
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Further Information - Mercury Awareness Training
Description
Who is the course for?
This Mercury Awareness Training course is aimed at individuals who work in industries or work places where mercury may be present.
Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role.
How will the course benefit me?
This course provides learners with an awareness of the hazards involved in working with and around mercury
How will the course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are fully aware of the dangers of mercury, you can work with it safely and can help respond in the event of an emergency. This will help to reduce the number and impact of incidents at your work place.
What standards are referenced in the course?
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
• The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)
Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.
Learning Objectives
- Identify mercury, the forms that it can take and where it can be found
- Identify recommended mercury exposure limits
- Recognise the hazards associated with mercury
- Recognise the effects of mercury contamination
- Recognise the control measures that can be used to limit workplace exposure
Assessment
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.
System Requirements
• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection
• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above
• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari
• Minimum browser size - none
• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones
Accreditation
This course is CPD accredited. Established in 1996, The CPD Certification Service is the largest and leading independent CPD accreditation organisation working across all industry sectors. www.cpuk.co.uk
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals. The IOSH brand stands for excellent products, high-quality standards and thought leadership in safety and health. IOSH approval means that the course content contains relevant health and safety information, courses are pitched at the appropriate level and meet the highest standards for trainer competence and course quality.