Introduction to Industrial Hygiene

The training “Introduction to Industrial Hygiene” introduces participants to the fundamental principles of industrial hygiene and the methods used to identify, assess, and control health hazards present in the workplace.

The training covers the identification, recognition, and assessment of workplace conditions that may adversely affect employees’ health. Participants will become familiar with workplace environmental monitoring and analysis methods used to determine the extent of potential employee exposure.

The training also addresses the main approaches to controlling workplace hazards, including engineering controls, work practice controls, and other preventive measures aimed at reducing occupational health risks.

Program Components

1. Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene and Workplace Hazards

• The concept and fundamental principles of industrial hygiene;
• Functions and responsibilities of industrial hygiene professionals;
• Identification and assessment of workplace hazards;
• Hazards present in enclosed and open workspaces;
• Basic approaches to identifying and assessing workplace health hazards.

2. Types of Workplace Hazards and Control Methods

• Chemical hazards and methods of control;
• Biological hazards and methods of control;
• Physical hazards and methods of control;
• Ergonomic hazards and methods of control;
• Basic requirements for controlling different types of workplace hazards.

3. Workplace Monitoring and Analysis

• Fundamental principles of workplace environmental monitoring;
• Environmental monitoring and analysis methods;
• Determining the extent of potential employee exposure;
• Use of workplace hazard assessment data;
• Determining preventive measures based on monitoring and analysis results.

4. Hazard Control and Preventive Measures

• Engineering control measures;
• Work practice controls;
• Other preventive mechanisms for hazard control;
• Fundamental principles for selecting and implementing control measures;
• Practical approaches to reducing occupational health risks in the workplace.

Who Is This Training For?

The training is intended for:

✅ Occupational safety professionals;

✅ Professionals working in occupational safety and health;

✅ Company managers and senior management personnel;

✅ Persons responsible for workplace risk assessment;

✅ Production and technical personnel;

✅ Individuals interested in the identification and control of workplace health hazards.

⏱️ Duration: 5–7 hours

📍 Format: Certificate Training – Theoretical and Practical Components

📜 Certificate: Issued upon successful completion of the final assessment (exam).