4-Day Course; 3.0 NSC CEUs/3.0 COCs
Training Goals:
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.
Who should attend?
If you are a safety, health and/or environmental professional or manager who has industrial hygiene responsibilities but limited training or experience in this area, attend the Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene course.
What you'll learn
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 4-day 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.
Coursework focuses on industrial hygiene hazards and controls in general industry.
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Topics include:
- 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
A variety of educational and interactive learning activities are led by experienced facilitators. Activities include small and large group discussions, problem analysis through case studies, equipment demonstrations and hands-on practice, development of on-the-job plans for your facility, and many opportunities to share experience and knowledge with other professionals.
Pricing and course timespan may vary at some locations, as indicated. Contact the Administering Office directly for additional information in those instances.
Course fee includes over $375 worth of reference materials, including Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene textbook (5th ed.), Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene Study Guide and the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards.
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Member Price: $1,195 Non-member Price: $1,550
Location: Arizona Chapter National Safety Council, 1606 West Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85015
