Introduction

Industrial Hygiene Basics is an essential course to take if you are concerned about the safety, health and general wellbeing of your co-workers and hazards that could affect them. This is a one-day course that introduces industrial hygiene terminology and principles, as well as practical approaches for recognizing, evaluating, and controlling common workplace hazards: chemicals, noise, radiation, thermal stress, and biological and ergonomic stressors. We’ll discuss basic anatomy and physiology, toxicology, hazard control, and recognition and evaluation of chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards.

Course Goals:

• Anatomy and physiology
• Toxicology
• Recognition of chemical, physical biological and ergonomics hazards
• Evaluation of chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic hazards
• Hazard control

Modules:

Pre-course Activities- 50 minutes
Module 1: Introduction to Industrial Hygiene- 45 minutes
The purpose of this module is to provide a definition of industrial hygiene; identify the key responsibilities of an industrial hygienist; provide a brief review of industrial hygiene history; introduce key laws relating to industrial hygiene and occupational health; and introduce the industrial hygiene processes of anticipation, recognition, evaluation, control and confirm.

Module 2: Anatomy and Physiology- 60 minutes
The purpose of this module is to introduce the basic anatomy and physiology necessary for an understanding of routes of entry and toxicology and to introduce the basic anatomy of the respiratory system, skin, ears, and eyes.

Module 3: Toxicology- 75 minutes
The purpose of this module is to give you a practical overview of toxicology. Dose-response relationships and effects of exposure to workplace chemicals will be explored. Exposure limits will be discussed relative to toxicology and the workplace.

Module 4: Recognition of Hazards- 65 minutes
The purpose of this module is to introduce the general process of hazard recognition and the specific process of chemical hazard recognition. You will learn what questions to ask during hazard recognition. Key terms and risk factors relating to chemical hazards will be defined. Chemicals that are frequently used in the workplace will be introduced. The physiological reaction to these chemicals will also be examined.

Module 5: Hazard Evaluation- 55 minutes
The purpose of this module is to introduce the general principles of hazard evaluation. A
basic, systematic procedure for evaluating hazards will be explored.

Module 6: Control of Hazards- 50 minutes
The purpose of this module is to introduce you to methods of hazard control, including engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment. You will focus on chemical, physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards at your worksites when discussing control methods.

Course Methodology

The learning methodology uses a mixture of presentations, discussion, case studies, video content, and interactive exercises to transform participant knowledge into hands-on practice in a safe environment.

Who Should Attend?

The workshop is suitable for any person with interest in the industrial hygiene process and for safety, health, environmental, and management personnel who have industrial hygiene responsibilities.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, candidates will be awarded an Industrial Hygiene certificate from NSC