Foundation course W201: Basic Principles in Occupational Hygiene - 27th June 2011

Course description

An introductory course outlining the broad principles of Occupational Hygiene as the basis for anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of hazards that can be encountered in the workplace

Course aims

To provide a practical understanding of occupational hygiene for people who need to manage or advise on workplace health issues in their employment.

To provide a foundation for students who wish to undertake more in-depth study in individual occupational hygiene subjects.

To inform and enthuse students about the field of occupational hygiene.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module the student should have a basic understanding of:

 The value of occupational hygiene and the role of the occupational hygienist

 The range of health hazards encountered in the workplace.

 Hazard recognition techniques

 Sources and potential routes of occupational exposure

 Exposure assessment and the measurement processes involved

 Methods of controlling exposure

Target Audience

Health and safety professionals

Occupational health specialists (including physicians and nurses).

Specialists in subjects such as acoustics, ergonomics, human factors, occupational psychology, work, organisation, biosafety, acoustics, engineering, or analytical chemistry who want a broader appreciation of how their role interfaces with other professions over health issues in the workplace.