Mercury Awareness

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at individuals who work in industries or workplaces where mercury may be present.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

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?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all necessary precautions are taken to reduce accidents or injuries resulting from working with or around mercury.

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%.

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.