OH02 - Chromium VI Awareness (Hexavalent Chromium)
Introduction
This syllabus sets out the guidance issued by UKATA for the provision of Chromium VI awareness training for employees whose work could foreseeably expose them to Chromium VI compounds, as defined within the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002.
This document provides the syllabus for the training along with guidance on the minimum content of all courses. Tutors can offer bespoke or tailored training for the remainder of any training session, but the core content must be adhered to.
Chromium VI awareness training is not training to work with Chromium VI; it provides an overview of associated hazards, risks and controls. It is intended to be the foundation prior to any task-specific or hands-on training.
Occupational Relevance
Supervisors and trades personnel, including trainees, whose work could foreseeably expose them to Chromium VI compounds. This includes but is not limited to welders, fabricators, chrome plating and electroplating workers, paint sprayers and coating applicators, pigment and dye production workers, foundry operatives, and construction or demolition workers involved in activities where chromium-based coatings or materials may be present.
Some learners may require a more developed course that is specific to their area of work, such as those working in stainless steel welding, specialist coating removal, or chemical processing environments.
Learner Pre-requisite
There are no learner pre-requisites as part of this syllabus.
Duration
Minimum of 3 learning hours.
(This includes the time allocated for the final exam)
