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Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
The Introduction to Industrial Hygiene online course explores the role of Industrial Hygienists in identifying and mitigating workplace hazards, ensuring the health and safety of workers.
The Introduction to Industrial Hygiene online course explores how Industrial Hygienists scrutinize the working environment, pinpoint potential hazards that could negatively impact workers' health and safety, and devise strategies to mitigate or reduce these risks. Industrial hygiene is described as... "The scientific and artistic practice of predicting, identifying, assessing, and managing environmental stressors or factors originating in or from the workplace that could lead to illness, compromised health and wellness, or substantial discomfort among workers or community residents." While this definition may seem complex, what does it truly imply? And what are the responsibilities of an Industrial Hygienist?
This course extensively covers areas such as worksite evaluation, air pollutants, chemical and biological threats, physical threats like noise, vibrations, light, temperature, heat, and radiation, ergonomic threats, and more. Leveraging an effective mix of audio, full-motion visuals, text, and vibrant graphics, this course delivers the most budget-friendly safety and regulatory compliance training presently available. The course is logically segmented to facilitate easy comprehension and long-term retention of information.
This Introduction to Industrial Hygiene course includes the following modules:
- Introduction
- Worksite Analysis
- Air Contaminants
- Chemical and Biological Hazards
- Physical Hazards... Noise and Vibrations
- Physical Hazards... Light, Temperature, Heat and Radiation
- Ergonomic Hazards
- Conclusion
Estimated 30 minutes
Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 30 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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