M505 Control of Hazardous Susbtances

M505 (formerly W505) – Control of Hazardous Substances

M505 will provide candidates with a good understanding of how exposure to hazardous substances arises and where they may occur in the workplace.

It also introduces the various methods and technologies which are available to control exposures and to help reduce the risks to health.

This course is offered as a 5-day event with the ‘Open Book’ exam on the morning of the final day.

Payment for M505 is not required at checkout,  Invoices will be sent approx 5-6 weeks before the course.

OXYL8 LEV Course MaterialsM505 (formerly W505) is recommended for anyone wishing to progress within the profession of Occupational Hygiene – and are embarking on the pathway towards the Certificate in Occupational Hygiene,

M505 is one of the core modules towards that goal.

M505 COURSE CONTENT

  • Hazardous Substances – Uses & Processes (15%)
  • Workplace Control Principles (15%)
  • Process Design & Principles (15%)
  • Ventilation Systems (35%)
  • Personal Protective Equipment (15%)
  • Administrative Elements (5%)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of this M505 course module, delegates will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the following:

  • How airborne contaminants are generated by industrial processes, how this would impact on control strategy, and how control solutions can be optimised
  • Recognise the range of approaches to risk reduction embodied in the Hierarchy of Control and select appropriate strategies for implementation
  • The meaning of “adequate control” in relation to personal exposures
  • Importance of design considerations in terms of the workplace, process, and plant, as a means of reducing occupational exposures
  • Principal elements of a Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) system, give examples of typical installations, and know how to conduct the necessary measurements to assess whether an LEV system is effective and operating to the design specification
  • Limitations of LEV hoods and enclosures and the means to optimise their effectiveness
  • How Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) programmes may be used in an effective manner
  • The impact that control measures may have on other workplace hazards and understand the need to take a holistic approach to the design of control solutions

PRE-REQUISITES

There are no educational pre-requisites for the M505 Measurement of Hazardous Substances course.

Anyone who undertakes this course is expected to be aware of the contents of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations (COSHH), HSE Guidance Note HSG193 “COSHH Essentials Easy Steps to Control Chemicals”, HSE Guidance Note HSG258 “Controlling Airborne Contaminants at Work” and HSE Guidance Note HSG53 “Respiratory Protection at Work”.

EXAM/ASSESSMENT

It is run as a 4-day taught course [minimum teaching hours 37] with 8 hrs self-study/revision/homework to be completed in the evenings.

Candidates are required to pass a “Practical Assessment” conducted by the Tutor during the course and a “Written Examination”.

The exam is an ‘open book’ examination consisting of 40 Short Answer Questions to be completed within 2 hours on the last day of the course.  The passmark to pass the exam is 50%.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION?

The most common ‘Pathway’ to gaining the Certificate in Occupational Hygiene (Cert OH) involves candidates completing 6 of the 7 M500 series of course Modules; of which M505 is one.

The candidate would then complete two further components: a Personal Learning Portfolio (PLP) and attend a Professional Discussion.  Candidates awarded the Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene, are entitled to use ‘CertOH as post-nominal letters after their name. 

FEES

£1650 (+exam fee £165*) + VAT / delegate

* Exam Fees reviewed by BOHS Jan each year

SUCCESS with OXYL8

OXYL8 Rubber Duck RoxxyWe work very hard with all our students to ensure they gain significant knowledge from the course …  and secure a pass ….. first time.  Our Delegates will also receive comprehensive course support materials, handouts, pre-course guides etc.

Our pass rates are excellent!

Following on from the course additional Mentoring support is available from our Tutors on a one-to-one basis via Zoom.  Delegates can choose and book a date and time  online which is convenient to both themselves and the Tutor.

Tutors

Gordon Smith (Course Director)

Gordon Smith (Course Director)

BSc CFFOH former HM Specialist Inspector (HSE)

Hazel Griffiths

Hazel Griffiths

BSc CoC(Control) LFOH(S)

Dan Colledge

Dan Colledge

CoC(Control) LFOH(S)

Amy Jackson

Amy Jackson

BSc GradIOSH CoC(Control) LFOH(S)

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Gordon – Gordon Smith
Hazel  – Hazel Griffiths
Mark  – Mark Armstrong
Amy   – Amy Jackson

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