5th February – 9th February 2024

Course Overview

This course aims to provide an introduction 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. This course is intended
for Health and Safety Professionals, Occupational Health
Specialists (including Physicians and Nurses) who want a broader
appreciation of how their role interfaces with other professions
over health issues in the workplace.

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 hazards (physical and chemical) in the workplace
• Hazard recognition techniques
• Sources and potential routes of exposure
• Hazard evaluation, exposure assessment and the
measurement processes
• Methods of controlling exposure
• The management of occupational hygiene programmes.

Course Format

This course consists of instructor-led discussions and
demonstrations guided by multimedia presentations, and
demonstration and handling of equipment. The assessment
includes overnight questions, guided readings, and an open book
short answer examination.