Overview
This comprehensive course provides essential training on industrial hygiene principles and practices for identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace health hazards. Participants learn to assess chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards while developing effective control strategies to protect worker health and ensure regulatory compliance.
ZTC's delivery incorporates Highwave Training protocols, hands-on exercises with monitoring equipment, and practical exposure assessment techniques to ensure competency in real-world industrial hygiene applications.
Objectives
- Understand industrial hygiene principles and practices.
- Identify and assess workplace health hazards.
- Conduct exposure assessments and air monitoring.
- Develop effective hazard control strategies.
Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of workplace safety principles.
- Experience with health and safety programs preferred.
- Educational background in science or engineering beneficial.
- English proficiency for technical health terminology.
Who Should Attend?
Safety professionals, industrial hygienists, occupational health specialists, environmental health personnel, supervisors, and anyone responsible for workplace health hazard assessment and control.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of industrial hygiene principles.
- Identify and classify workplace health hazards effectively.
- Conduct exposure assessments and interpret monitoring results.
- Develop and implement effective hazard control programs.
- Apply regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Course Details
Module 1 – Industrial Hygiene Fundamentals
- Industrial hygiene history, principles, and scope.
- Anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control concepts.
- Professional practice and ethical considerations.
- Regulatory framework and standards.
Module 2 – Chemical Hazard Assessment
- Toxicology principles and dose-response relationships.
- Chemical hazard identification and classification.
- Exposure pathways and health effects.
- Occupational exposure limits and criteria.
Module 3 – Air Sampling & Monitoring
- Air sampling strategies and methodologies.
- Sampling equipment and calibration procedures.
- Sample collection and analysis techniques.
- Quality assurance and quality control.
Module 4 – Physical Hazard Assessment
- Noise exposure assessment and control.
- Heat stress evaluation and management.
- Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation hazards.
- Vibration exposure and ergonomic considerations.
Module 5 – Biological & Ergonomic Hazards
- Biological hazard identification and control.
- Indoor air quality and ventilation assessment.
- Ergonomic risk factors and assessment methods.
- Musculoskeletal disorder prevention strategies.
Module 6 – Control Strategies & Program Management
- Hierarchy of controls and implementation strategies.
- Ventilation system design and evaluation.
- Personal protective equipment selection and use.
- Industrial hygiene program development and management.
24-hour comprehensive training program including theoretical instruction and extensive practical exercises. Assessment includes:
- Written examination covering industrial hygiene principles.
- Practical air sampling and monitoring exercises.
- Hazard assessment and control plan development.
- Case study analysis and problem-solving exercises.
- Upon successful completion, participants receive IASP Industrial Hygiene certificate.
- Certificate is recognized by OSHA and industry employers.
- Meets professional development requirements for safety practitioners.
- Valid for 3 years with continuing education recommendations.
Support & Resources
Participants receive industrial hygiene reference materials, exposure assessment tools, monitoring equipment guides, regulatory compliance resources, and access to online databases. Post-training support includes program development assistance and technical consultation.
FAQs
Yes, this training meets OSHA industrial hygiene requirements and provides comprehensive coverage of workplace health hazard assessment and control requirements.
Training includes hands-on experience with air sampling pumps, direct-reading instruments, noise dosimeters, heat stress monitors, and other industrial hygiene monitoring equipment.
Yes, we offer customized training focusing on specific health hazards present in your workplace to ensure practical application and regulatory compliance.
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