Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene (FIH)

Description

If safety is your responsibility, understanding industrial hygiene is essential.

The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) is offering Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene (FIH) — a four-day, in-person course in Phoenix designed for safety, health, environmental, and management personnel who have industrial hygiene responsibilities but limited experience or training. The format includes interactive sessions with case studies, group discussions, and hands-on demonstrations to reinforce key concepts.

Why It Matters: This foundational course builds your knowledge of workplace health hazards and gives you the tools to better anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control risks. You’ll gain practical skills to help protect workers, support compliance, and strengthen your safety program.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to identify chemical, physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards
• Techniques for conducting an industrial hygiene needs analysis
• When to involve a certified industrial hygienist
• Basic anatomy, physiology, and toxicology principles
• Hazard evaluation methods
• How to operate essential monitoring equipment
• Updates on emerging hazards like combustible dust, nanotechnology, and more

Advance Your Career: Earn 2.6 CEUs toward the National Safety Council Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC) — a nationally recognized program that strengthens leadership and compliance expertise. Completion of POSH is required to count FIH toward your ASC.

Register now for Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene and level-up your ability to manage workplace health risks.