Participants will learn:
- To understand industrial hygiene terminology, principles and practices by examining four key processes in an effective industrial hygiene effort — anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control.
- To recognize potential and existing chemical, physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.
- To employ general engineering and administrative controls.
- To conduct an industrial hygiene walk-through survey.
- How to distinguish chemical, physical, ergonomic and biological hazards
- How to conduct an industrial hygiene needs analysis
- When to use a qualified/certified industrial hygienist
- Basic anatomy and physiology associated with routes of entry and toxicology
- Hazard evaluation techniques
- Emerging trends in combustible dust, hexavalent chromium, flavorings-related lung disease, bioterrorism, nanotechnology and pandemic influenza
- General engineering and administrative controls
- How to use essential monitoring equipment
After successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded with an ARM – Associates Certificate of Completion.