Introduction to Industrial Hygiene

Course Outline

This course consists of 1 section within our Online Training System (OTS).

Course Exam

• The final exam for this course consists of 5 questions, which are randomly compiled from a large pool of possible questions.
• A 70% or better score is needed in order to pass the final exam. If a student does not pass, they may re-review information in the sections as necessary, and retake the test as many times as needed in order to pass.

Course Format

This course is taken entirely online and includes up-to-date, high quality training. The course is interactive training, combining audio and visual elements for maximum retention. For your convenience, the class is self-paced and available 24/7. We are so certain you will be satisfied with your experience, that we offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee*.

Once the course is completed, you will immediately be able to download, save or print your Course Completion Certificate which is provided in PDF format.

Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to provide workers with an Introduction to Industrial Hygiene or Occupational Hygiene.

After completing this online training, the student should be able to:

• Understand the role and function of an Industrial Hygienist
• Describe the goals of an Industrial Hygienist inspection
• State the purpose of a Worksite Analysis
• Describe the Hierarchy of Controls
• Understand methods used for protection of workers from workplace hazards
• Define exposure terms commonly used in the workplace
• Provide the types of workplace hazards identified by Industrial Hygienists

Additional Training

Please note that this course provides basic Industrial Hygiene information and should be combined with training on Industrial Hygiene practices specific to the workplace and company. This course is not meant to replace company-specific training provided by your employer on procedures for your particular work environment. You must be trained by your employer on the hazards, equipment, engineering and administrative controls, safe work practices and emergency plans specific to your role and workplace. For additional resources, see OSHA’s Industrial Hygiene publication.

In ALL situations, employers are required to ensure their employees are adequately trained to do their job.

OSHA Safety Training Courses

OSHA Safety Online Training

• Back Safety in the Workplace
• Confined Space Awareness Training
• Heat Illness Prevention Training – Employees
• Heat Illness Prevention – Supervisors
• Health and Safety Management
• Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
• Introduction to Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• OSHA Hearing Conservation Training
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program and Selection

OSHA Safety Classroom Training

• 16 Hour Confined Space Entry Training
• 8 Hour Confined Space Entry Refresher Training