Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene is an essential course to take if you are concerned about the safety, health and general well-being of your co-workers and hazards that could affect them. This is a 3 days course that develops your understanding of industrial hygiene terminology, principles and practices by examining four key processes in an effective industrial hygiene effort — anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control. Discussions on when to use a qualified/certified industrial hygienist are held throughout the course.
Program Objectives:
Upon completion of the Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene course, you’ll be able to:
- Recognize potential and existing chemical, physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.
- Employ general engineering and administrative controls.
- Conduct an industrial hygiene walk-through survey.
Course Outline:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Toxicology
- Chemical hazards (liquids, gases, vapors, and particulates)
- Physical hazards (noise, radiation and thermal stress)
- Ergonomics
- Biological hazards
- Walkthrough surveys
- Air sampling
- Sound measurement
- Ventilation
- Personal protective equipment
- Respiratory protection
- Safety and health programs/agencies
- Government standards and voluntary guidelines