M501: Measurement of Hazardous Substances

Next available course: 10 - 14 November 2025

Teaching Aims:

This course aims to provide candidates with an outline to the general approach advocated for the assessment of the health risk(s) associated with exposure to hazardous substances and then focuses in detail on the role and application of atmospheric monitoring. It addresses the theory of sampling, practical sampling and analytical considerations and the calculation and presentation of results. Numerical calculations are included to ensure that the underlying principles are understood. It also covers principles of occupational hygiene on the basis of anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards that can be encountered in the workplace.

Learning Objectives:

On completion of this module, candidates will have a basic understanding of the following:

  • Describe the general approach to health risk assessment, including the role of atmospheric monitoring
  • Select appropriate equipment to measure specific airborne contaminants and devise a suitable sampling strategy
  • Present the results in a form useful for health risk assessment purposes to enable management to comply with relevant legislation

Course Content:

  1. Risk assessmnet (20%)
  2. Air sampling theory and practice (20%)
  3. Air sampling equipment (20%)
  4. Sample analysis (5%)
  5. Hygiene standards (15%)
  6. Biological monitoring (10%)
  7. Calculation, interpretation and presentation of results (10%)

All information taken from the BOHS course syllabus.

https://www.bohs.org/education/qualifications/

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