Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Professionals
• Industrial Hygienists and Safety Engineers
• Occupational Health Specialists
• Plant and Maintenance Managers
• Environmental and Risk Management Personnel
• Anyone responsible for managing workplace health and exposure risks

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and importance of industrial hygiene in workplace safety
• Identify chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards in the workplace
• Conduct exposure monitoring and hazard evaluation
• Apply control measures to prevent occupational illnesses and injuries
• Interpret regulatory standards and exposure limits (OSHA, ACGIH, NIOSH)
• Develop and implement an effective industrial hygiene program

DAY 1

Introduction to Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Definition and Scope of Industrial Hygiene
• Historical Development and Role in Occupational Safety
• The Four Principles: Anticipation, Recognition, Evaluation, and Control
• Regulatory Frameworks: OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, and WHO Guidelines
• Industrial Hygiene Ethics and Professional Responsibilities
• Case Study

DAY 2

Chemical Hazards and Exposure Assessment

• Types and Sources of Chemical Hazards in Industry
• Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, Ingestion, Absorption
• Exposure Limits: TLVs, PELs, RELs, and STELs
• Air Sampling and Monitoring Techniques
• Use of Direct-Reading Instruments and Personal Sampling Devices
• Interpretation of Air Monitoring Data
• Case Study

DAY 3

Physical and Biological Hazards in the Workplace

• Physical Hazards: Noise, Vibration, Radiation, and Temperature Extremes
• Noise Measurement and Hearing Conservation Programs
• Radiation Protection and Dosimetry
• Heat Stress and Cold Stress Prevention Measures
• Biological Hazards: Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Allergens
• Infection Control and Biohazard Management
• Exercise

DAY 4

Ergonomics, Ventilation, and Control Measures

• Ergonomic Risk Factors and Workplace Design Principles
• Manual Handling and Repetitive Motion Risks
• Engineering Controls: Local Exhaust Ventilation and Enclosure Systems
• Administrative and PPE Controls for Hazard Reduction
• Respiratory Protection Programs
• Maintenance and Calibration of Industrial Hygiene Equipment
• Workshop

DAY 5

Industrial Hygiene Program Implementation and Course Wrap-up

• Developing an Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Program
• Recordkeeping, Reporting, and Data Interpretation
• Health Surveillance and Exposure Management
• Training and Employee Communication Strategies
• Continuous Improvement in Industrial Hygiene Programs
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony