COMAH Awareness

Health and Safety CPD Certified

£24 + VAT

In our COMAH Awareness course, you will gain a detailed insight into the COMAH regulations which help those with duties such as operators of COMAH establisments. You will learn about dangerous substances, major accident hazards, how to prevent and mitigate risks as well as emergency planning.

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All about this COMAH Awareness course

This course provides a detailed overview of the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations and their role in preventing and controlling major accidents involving dangerous substances. It explains how the regulations were introduced following the Seveso disaster and outlines their purpose in protecting people, the environment, and property from the consequences of major industrial accidents.

Learners will explore the scope and application of COMAH, including key definitions and terminology, enforcement arrangements, and the legal framework that underpins compliance. The course examines major accident hazards, the types of incidents that can occur, and the potential consequences, supported by real-world case studies and examples of past accidents. It also considers common causes of major accidents and introduces methods for hazard identification and risk assessment used by COMAH operators.

The course goes on to explain the main requirements placed on lower-tier and upper-tier establishments, highlighting operator responsibilities, safety management systems, and reporting duties. Learners will also explore examples of non-compliance and enforcement action under COMAH 2015. The final part of the course focuses on accident prevention and mitigation measures, emergency planning requirements, and the actions operators must take if a major accident occurs. By the end of the course, learners will have a thorough understanding of COMAH responsibilities and how effective compliance helps reduce risk and protect workers, the public, and the environment.

You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.

Fully CPD registered
Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
Fully endorsed and recognised
Covers all required legislation and practices
Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass

Units covered on this course

Introduction to COMAH

In this first unit, you will be introduced to the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations, exploring their origins following the Seveso disaster. The unit explains key terms and definitions, the scope and application of COMAH, and examines enforcement action, prosecutions, and case studies of major accidents.

Identifying and assessing major accident hazards

In this second unit, you will explore major accident hazards, their potential consequences, and common causes, supported by real-world case studies. The unit also introduces hazard identification, risk assessment, and key steps and techniques COMAH operators use to manage and reduce risks.

COMAH Requirements and Compliance

In Unit 3, you will explore the main requirements of the COMAH Regulations and how organisations comply with them. The unit outlines the legal and regulatory framework, key duties for lower-tier and upper-tier establishments, and examines examples of non-compliance under COMAH 2015.

Prevention and Mitigation

In this final unit, you will explore how major accidents can be prevented and their impacts mitigated under the COMAH Regulations. The unit covers preventive measures, mitigation strategies, and emergency planning requirements, including actions operators must take in the event of a major accident.

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Established in 1996, the CPD certification Service work with a variety of colleges, universities and training providers to uphold quality provision in professional development. All of our courses are fully CPD Certified through the largest organisation for continuous professional development in the UK - the CPD Certification Service. This means that each course is thoroughly checked to meet exacting standards and ensures that CPD points are awarded upon completion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.

How long does it take to complete this course?

This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.

Is this COMAH Awareness course accredited?

Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.

Will I get a certificate when I finish?

Yes, as soon as you finish this course, you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate.

How long does the certificate last?

The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the COMAH Awareness course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.

What are the benefits of studying this course online?

By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.

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