| Trainer | IOH Solutions | Start Date | 26 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Live Online, Angola, Australia, Botswana, India, Ireland, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe Live Online |
Language | English |
| Contact | info@iohsolutions.com | Places | 5 |
26 October 2026
Course Overview
OHTA 507 provides an in-depth understanding of how hazardous substances affect the human body and how this knowledge supports practical workplace health risk assessments. The course combines toxicology principles with practical occupational hygiene applications.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, participants will be able to explain how hazardous substances interact with the body, interpret toxicological information, and apply this understanding when evaluating and controlling workplace exposures. This module is essential for anyone involved in occupational hygiene, workplace health, or risk management.
Course Format
Live Online
Course Content
Key topics include:
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Basic anatomy and physiology relevant to occupational exposure
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Principles of toxicology — dose, exposure routes, and biological response
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Types of health effects (acute, chronic, systemic, local, and carcinogenic)
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Biological monitoring and health surveillance
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Understanding occupational exposure limits (OELs) and their toxicological basis
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Case studies of common workplace substances and their health impacts
