📘 Course Description:
This intensive course introduces the fundamental principles and practices of Industrial Hygiene (IH)—the science of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace health hazards. Participants will gain essential knowledge in exposure assessment, hazard identification, toxicology, air sampling, ventilation, and the application of controls for chemical, physical, and biological agents.
Designed for HSE professionals, engineers, and industrial supervisors, the course provides hands-on exercises, real case studies, and technical tools to apply IH strategies in various industries such as oil & gas, manufacturing, and construction.
🎯 Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand key IH concepts and regulatory frameworks
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Identify and assess chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards
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Interpret occupational exposure limits (OELs) and sampling data
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Select appropriate monitoring and control strategies
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Develop and implement industrial hygiene programs
✅ Day 1: Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration & Course Overview |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Introduction to Industrial Hygiene: Definitions & Scope |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Legal & Regulatory Frameworks (OSHA, ACGIH, NIOSH, ISO) |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, Skin Absorption, Ingestion, Injection |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Break |
| 14:45 – 16:30 | Basic Toxicology: Dose-Response, Thresholds, Health Effects |
✅ Day 2: Chemical Hazards & Air Sampling Techniques
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:30 | Types of Chemical Hazards (Dusts, Fumes, Vapors, Gases, Mists) |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs): TLVs, PELs, IDLH, RELs |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Air Sampling Methods: Personal, Area, Grab, and Integrated Sampling |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Break |
| 14:45 – 16:30 | Lab Analysis & Interpretation of Sampling Results |
✅ Day 3: Physical Hazards & Control Measures
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:30 | Noise: Sources, Measurement (dBA), and Hearing Conservation |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Radiation (Ionizing/Non-Ionizing) and Thermal Stress |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Ventilation Systems: Local Exhaust & Dilution Ventilation |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Break |
| 14:45 – 16:30 | Engineering Controls & Hierarchy of Hazard Control |
✅ Day 4: Biological & Ergonomic Hazards
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:30 | Biological Hazards: Bacteria, Viruses, Molds, and Exposure Controls |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Ergonomics: Risk Factors, Assessment Tools, and Controls |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | PPE for Industrial Hygiene Hazards: Selection & Use |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Break |
| 14:45 – 16:30 | Indoor Air Quality & Workplace Hygiene Programs |
✅ Day 5: Risk Assessment, Programs & Course Wrap-up
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:30 | Conducting Industrial Hygiene Surveys & Risk Assessments |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Developing an Industrial Hygiene Program (Policy, Roles, Reporting) |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Case Study: Applying IH in Oil & Gas Facility or Factory Setting |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Break |
| 14:45 – 16:30 | Review, Knowledge Test, Q&A, Certificates Distribution |
📦 Course Materials Include:
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IH survey templates and checklists
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Sample air monitoring forms
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Noise mapping and exposure limit tables
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IH program and risk register examples
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Case studies from oil & gas, pharma, and manufacturing
👥 Who Should Attend:
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HSE and Industrial Hygiene professionals
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Site managers and safety supervisors
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Occupational health staff and engineers
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Compliance officers and inspectors
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Risk and quality managers
