Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene (FIH)

Description

4 Days (32 hours)

Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene 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. You will be able to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control physical, chemical, ergonomic, and biological hazards within your workplace.

What You Will Learn:

• 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
• How to use essential monitoring equipment

This class is ideal for safety, health, environmental, and management personnel who have industrial hygiene responsibilities, but limited training or experience in industrial hygiene. 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.

*Completion of Principles of Safety and Occupational Health (POSH) prior to enrollment in this course is required to qualify for the ASC®.

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