COMAH Training Course

This COMAH Training course explores the regulations for storing or handling highly dangerous substances and how a site can take preventive steps to prevent major accidents.

When sites or establishments are known to house dangerous substances covered by the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) regulations, a General Duties Operator is responsible for undertaking all necessary actions and measures to prevent large-scale accidents, thereby limiting consequences for employees, the general public, and the surrounding environment. The training course examines the differences between Upper Tier and Lower Tier sites, each carrying its own risks; processing significant quantities of hazardous substances categorizes a site as Upper Tier. Understanding these differences allows the designated operator to implement the correct Safety Management Systems (SMS).

The online training also discusses the role of the Competent Authority (CA), which has the legal power to oversee and enforce regulations and standards. The CA provides oversight, approves protocols established by sites, offers guidance and support, and importantly, issues fines or can shut down organisations if procedures are not compliant. These aspects are all covered in the COMAH Training course.

• Work towards compliance with UK Health and Safety legislation
• Train online at your own pace with a full audio voiceover
• Assured by RoSPA & Accredited by CPD
• Certificate on successful completion
• Course duration: 30 minutes
• Unlimited resits at no cost

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Who is this Online COMAH Training for?

Though the course can be completed by any individual looking to expand the thier knowledge, employees will benefit from this course who work in an environment where known highly dangerous substances are stored, and those who need to compile a safety report. A training course ideal to be taken by site operators, managers and supervisors.

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COMAH Certificate

Our entire library of training courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as adhering to the universally recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

This training course and it's content has also been assured by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

Upon passing the online assessment you will have the options to both print and download your Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Certificate in PDF format. In addition to this an automated email will also be sent to your chosen email address containing a link to your certificate ensuring you always have access to a copy.

Furthermore, a QR code is displayed on each certificate which when scanned by a smartphone links to our certification database. This allows employers, auditors and local authority inspectors, for example, to establish a certificates validity instantly and at any time.

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Course Aim

The aim of the training course is for learners to grasp an understanding of the regulatory requirements under the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) regulations, and apply this knowledge to a site or organisation to prepare and implement safety measures that prevent and mitigate major accidents involving hazardous substances.

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Learning Objectives

On completion of this COMAH course, you should be able to:

• What the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations are
• The general duties of operators of COMAH sites are.
• The difference between lower and upper-tier sites
• The role of the Competent Authority (CA) and key point of notification
• The importance of implementing Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Preparing a Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP)
• Developing an emergency plan
• What actions to take following a major accident

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Training Course Content

This course is made up of the following modules:

• An Introduction to COMAH

  The introduction to Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) covers the Seveso disaster and the requirement for COMAH following the incident.

• Module 1 - What is COMAH

  Learn what the COMAH Regulations are, what a dangerous substance is, what is classed as major accident. You will also cover, General Operator Duties at COMAH sites, lower and upper tier sites and enforcement and penalties.

• Module 2 - The Competent Authority (CA)

  This section will cover the role of the Competent Authority (CA), COMAH Notification form, the domino effect, COMAH safety report and Inspection and Investigations.

• Module 3 - Safety Management Systems

  In this section you will cover Safety Management Systems, Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP), Emergency Plans and Actions following a Major incident.

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Assessment

On completion of the course lessons and training material an online assessment will automatically unlock. The assessment will contain 15 multiple-choice questions and a mark of 80% or above will be required to pass.

The assessment will be marked instantly and so you will know straight away if you have passed or not. If you don't pass first time there's no need to worry. Unlimited resits at absolutely no additional charge are available so you can retake the assessment again as many times as you need to.

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