17  – Monday February 2025

Course Overview

Aims

• The course is a core module for the International Certificate in Occupational Hygiene (ICertOHTA). It is designed to be delivered as a 5-day taught programme, including student assessment. The student manual can be used as a free-standing reference for those wishing to study independently.
• Aims
  • Understand the techniques for assessing exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.
  • Understand how exposure information can be used to assess risk.

Learning Outcomes

You will learn to
• 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 for health risk assessment purposes to comply with relevant legislation.

Course Format

Online

Course Content

Course material free of charge