Industrial Hygiene is both a science and an art focused on anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, preventing, and controlling environmental factors or workplace stresses that could lead to illness, impaired health, reduced well-being, or significant discomfort for workers or members of the surrounding community (AIHA).
Industrial hygienists are professionals who identify, analyze, and measure workplace hazards that may negatively impact health or comfort. These hazards can arise from chemical, physical, ergonomic, or biological exposures. The primary role of an industrial hygienist is to detect such conditions and implement effective measures to eliminate or control them.
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Define industrial hygiene and explain the role of the industrial hygienist in safeguarding employee health. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Identify hazard and exposure control strategies using the “Hierarchy of Controls.” |
| LO 1.1.3 | List at least five common air contaminants that affect indoor and outdoor air quality. |
| LO 1.1.4 | Define the term “toxic” and describe the four primary routes of exposure to toxic chemicals. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe common biological hazards in general industry and construction, including biological agents and toxins. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Identify common physical hazards workers may face, such as noise, lighting issues, extreme temperatures or humidity, radiation, and ergonomic risks. |
Key: TO = Terminal Objective, LO = Learning Objective