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Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
Learn the basics of industrial hygiene.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 8 lessons.
Beginner Provider : KnowledgeCity 8 Lessons · 23m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
Industrial hygiene involves minimizing environmental factors that could cause injuries or accidents in your workplace. An industrial hygienist will consider a variety of factors when conducting a workplace analysis, including chemical hazards, biological hazards, physical hazards, and biological hazards. In this course, we'll cover a range of these hazards, the potential issues that could arise from these hazards, and the best ways to minimize the risks of injuries and accidents occurring due to these hazards.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the role of an industrial hygienist in the workplace
- Recognize chemical, biological, physical, and ergonomic hazards in your workplace
- Conduct a worksite analysis to identify potential issues
- Identify air contaminants and the risks associated with them
- Implement solutions to improve industrial hygiene and minimize injuries and accidents
Key Takeaways
- Industrial hygiene involves minimizing environmental factors that could cause injuries or accidents in the workplace.
- An industrial hygienist considers chemical, biological, and physical hazards when conducting a workplace analysis.
- The course covers a range of hazards, the potential issues that could arise from them, and the best ways to minimize the risk of injuries and accidents.
- Physical hazards addressed include noise, vibration, light, temperature, heat, and radiation.
- Ergonomic hazards are among the workplace hazards examined in the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It covers a range of workplace hazards, including chemical, biological, physical, and ergonomic hazards, the potential issues that could arise from them, and the best ways to minimize the risks of injuries and accidents. Lessons include worksite analysis, air contaminants, chemical and biological hazards, physical hazards such as noise, vibration, light, temperature, heat, and radiation, and ergonomic hazards.
What will I be able to do after taking this course?
You will be able to understand the role of an industrial hygienist, recognize hazards in your workplace, and implement solutions to improve industrial hygiene in your workplace.
What is industrial hygiene?
Industrial hygiene involves minimizing environmental factors that could cause injuries or accidents in your workplace.
What skills does this course help develop?
It supports skills in chemical hygiene, hygiene, occupational health, occupational hygiene, occupational safety and health, and skills relevant to a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
How is the course structured?
The course is organized into lessons: Introduction, Worksite Analysis, Air Contaminants, Chemical and Biological Hazards, Physical Hazards: Noise and Vibration, Physical Hazards: Light, Temperature, Heat, and Radiation, Ergonomic Hazards, and Conclusion.
