| Trainer | Apex Environmental cc | Start Date | 10 May 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Live Online, Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Congo, The Democratic Republic Of, Cote D'Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Iraq, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Niger, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Switzerland, Tanzania, United Republic Of, Togo, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe Online |
Language | English |
| Contact | mishaya@apexenviro.co.za | Places | 10 |
10 May – 14 May 2027
Examination: 17 May 2027
Course Overview
Effective control of hazardous substances is fundamental to protecting worker health and preventing occupational disease. The OHTA505 Control of Hazardous Substances course provides delegates with a practical understanding of the principles and techniques used to design, implement and evaluate control measures for workplace exposures.
This internationally recognized course focuses on the application of occupational hygiene principles to real-world workplace challenges. Delegates will develop an understanding of how effective control strategies are selected and applied, supporting the reduction of exposure risks and the creation of healthier working environments. The knowledge gained forms an important component of professional occupational hygiene practice and complements exposure assessment and health risk management activities.
Learning Outcomes
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By the end of this course delegates should be able to:
- Explain the principles of controlling exposure to hazardous substances.
- Apply the hierarchy of controls to occupational health risks.
- Identify the strengths and limitations of different control strategies.
- Understand the principles of ventilation and local exhaust ventilation systems.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of workplace control measures.
- Recognize factors that influence the success of exposure control programs.
- Contribute to the development of practical workplace risk reduction solutions.
Delegates who successfully achieve these outcomes will be better positioned to support workplace health protection initiatives and contribute to effective occupational hygiene programs.
Course Format
This five-day instructor-led course combines theoretical instruction, practical examples, case studies and interactive discussions. Learning is structured to progressively build knowledge and understanding, allowing delegates to connect occupational hygiene theory with workplace exposure control challenges.
Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on practical application, enabling delegates to understand how control solutions are selected, implemented and evaluated in occupational settings.
Course Content
The course examines the principles, technologies and management approaches used to control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.
Topics include:
- Principles of exposure control
- The hierarchy of controls
- Source, pathway and receptor control strategies
- Process modification and substitution
- Enclosure and isolation techniques
- Ventilation principles
- Local exhaust ventilation systems
- Administrative controls
- Respiratory protective equipment
- Evaluation of control effectiveness
- Control performance monitoring
- Occupational hygiene management systems
These topics provide the foundation for understanding how occupational hygienists and health professionals reduce exposure risks, prevent occupational illness and support sustainable workplace health programs.
