Occupational Hygiene Fundamentals

Understanding occupational hygiene principles and the assessment of workplace health hazards

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of occupational hygiene and the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of workplace health hazards. Learners will explore chemical, biological, physical and ergonomic hazards, exposure assessment methods, workplace exposure limits and the hierarchy of control. The course is suitable for safety professionals, occupational health practitioners and managers seeking to improve workplace health standards.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the scope and purpose of occupational hygiene
• Apply the anticipate-recognise-evaluate-control framework
• Identify chemical, biological, physical and ergonomic health hazards
• Understand workplace exposure limits and their legal significance
• Conduct or support workplace exposure assessments
• Apply the hierarchy of control to health hazard management
• Support COSHH assessments and control effectiveness reviews

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)