TBD - Industrial Hygiene Fundamental Courses

Basic Level Modules

Description:

Introduction to Occupational Hygiene.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the purpose and scope of occupational hygiene
  • Identify key types of hazards
  • Recognize exposure routes and basic control principles

2. Basic Toxicology and Health Effects

Description:

Covers how chemicals act on the body and why certain substances cause harm.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain dose–response relationships
  • Distinguish acute and chronic health effects
  • Understand how the body absorbs, distributes, and eliminates chemicals

Fundamentals of Risk Assessment

Description:

AIntroduces simple methods for assessing workplace risks with practical examples.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the steps of a basic risk assessment
  • Evaluate exposure pathways
  • Apply simple qualitative risk ranking

Workplace Monitoring Essentials

Description:

A hands-on introduction to common monitoring tools and basic sampling techniques.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Select basic instruments for measuring workplace conditions
  • Collect simple readings safely
  • Interpret and document basic monitoring results

Intermediate / Associate Level Modules

Description:

Focused training on air sampling strategies, calibration, and accurate data collection.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Select appropriate sampling methods
  • Perform equipment calibration
  • Interpret sampling results within exposure limits

Noise and Vibration Assessment

Description:

Practical skills for measuring workplace noise and vibration and identifying controls.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Use sound-level meters and dosimeters
  • Evaluate vibration exposures
  • Recommend practical noise and vibration controls

Ventilation and Local Exhaust Systems

Description:

Introduces ventilation principles and hands-on evaluation of local exhaust systems.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand airflow fundamentals
  • Assess hood performance
  • Identify ventilation issues and improvement options

Chemical Safety and Control Strategies

Description:

Covers safe chemical handling, control methods, and exposure-prevention strategies.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply the hierarchy of controls
  • Identify effective engineering and administrative controls
  • Develop basic chemical safety procedures

Introduction to Health Risk Communication

Description:

Teaches how to explain exposure findings clearly and respectfully to different audiences.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Communicate risk concepts with clarity
  • Tailor messages for employees and management
  • Document findings in a simple, useful format

Advanced Exposure Assessment & Statistical Analysis

Description:

Deepens the student’s ability to analyze exposure data using statistical tools.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Create and evaluate similar exposure groups (SEGs)
  • Analyze data using occupational hygiene statistics
  • Make confident exposure decisions

Control Banding and Risk Management Programs

Description:

Focuses on building or strengthening workplace risk management systems.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply control-banding models
  • Develop risk management strategies
  • Evaluate existing control programs

Advanced Ventilation and Engineering Controls

Description:

Expands on ventilation design, troubleshooting, and system optimization.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Diagnose complex ventilation issues
  • Evaluate system performance
  • Recommend engineering improvements

Hazardous Materials Management

Description:

Provides a higher-level understanding of chemical inventories, emergency planning, and compliance.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Maintain a compliant chemical inventory
  • Understand emergency response planning needs
  • Apply regulatory requirements to workplace programs

Biological Monitoring and Health Surveillance

Description:

Explains when biological monitoring is useful and how to interpret results./p>

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the purpose of biological monitoring
  • Interpret biological exposure indices
  • Identify when health surveillance is appropriate

Optional Specialized Industrial Hygiene Courses These specialized courses are available on OHTA training website, our workplace health training partner. Material are available at four levels: Awareness, Foundation, Intermediate and Specialist.
  • OHTA201 . Basic Principles in Occupational Hygiene
  • OHTA501- Measurement of Hazardous Substances
  • OHTA502 – Thermal Environment
  • OHTA503 – Noise Measurement and its Effect
  • OHTA504 – Asbestos and other Fibers
  • OHTA505 – Control of Hazardous Substances
  • OHTA506 – Ergonomics Essentials
  • OHTA507 – Health Effects Of Hazardous Substances
 

Optional Specialized Industrial Hygiene Courses

These can be booked individually based on organizational or student needs.

  • Respiratory Protection Program Management
  • Confined Space Entry & Atmospheric Testing
  • Heat Stress and Thermal Environment Evaluation
  • Indoor Air Quality Investigation Methods
  • Radiation Safety Basics
  • Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Risk Assessment
  • Asbestos and Lead Awareness
  • Fire and Explosion Hazard Evaluation
  • Gas Detection Systems Selection and Interpretation
  • Occupational Hygiene Training Center

Strengthen your skills, advance your career, and gain practical knowledge you can use immediately in the field. Our training pathway includes three levels — Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced — along with optional specialty courses for deeper expertise.

Why Train With Us?

  • Practical, real-world content
  • Clear explanations without unnecessary jargon
  • Flexible modules built for all experience levels
  • Available in live or virtual formats

Training Pathway

  • Basic Level: Foundational understanding for newcomers
  • Intermediate Level: Practical field skills
  • Advanced Level: Analytical and strategic decision-making
  • Specialty Courses: Focused training for specific workplace needs

Who Should Enroll?

Safety professionals, industrial hygienists, EHS managers, technicians, students, and anyone responsible for protecting worker health.

How to Get Started

Choose your level, review the course descriptions, and register for the modules that fit your goals.

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