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Introduction to Industrial Hygiene (US)
Course Overview
Industrial hygiene is a science that benefits everyone. It helps employers and industrial hygienists anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control environmental and physical hazards, which can affect the health and well-being of workers and community members.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of industrial hygiene
- Classify the types of hazards addressed by industrial hygiene
- Describe the routes of entry of contaminants into the human body
- Recognize when different types of air contaminants may be present
- Recall units of concentration and exposure threshold limit values
- Recognize key aspects of hearing conservation
Topics Covered
- Definition and Purpose
- Types of Hazards
- Routes of Entry
- Types of Air Contaminants
- Concentration and Exposure Limits
- Hearing Conservation
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This course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
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A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
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