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Introduction to Industrial Hygiene

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Who Should Take This Course?

The science and art of industrial hygiene aims to protect workers from physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards in the workplace through the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of those hazards.

Our Introduction to Industrial Hygiene course helps workers learn basic information about:

  • Industrial Hygienist Functions
  • Goals of an Inspection
  • Worksite Analysis Purpose
  • Hierarchy of Controls
  • Definitions
  • Methods to Protect Workers
  • Hazard Identification


Industrial hygienists require significant training and experience. This is an introduction course and will not result in you being an Industrial Hygienist.

For information on OSHA Safety training requirements or the Safety training courses we offer, visit our OSHA Safety Training page.

Course Outline

This course consists of 1 section within our Online Training System (OTS).
Section Title
Module 1
1 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
Course Exam

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.

Certification

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.

A certificate of completion and a training card.

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

The HazMat Student Advantage

workers at a jobsite

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

This online Introduction to Industrial Hygiene course provides basic industrial hygiene and occupational hygiene information for workers. The course introduces how industrial hygiene helps protect workers from physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards through anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards.

The course covers industrial hygienist functions, goals of an inspection, the purpose of worksite analysis, the hierarchy of controls, definitions, methods used to protect workers, and hazard identification.

This course is designed to take approximately one (1) hour to complete. Actual completion time may vary, as some students may progress through the material more quickly while others may require additional time.

This training is intended to be used as part of an overall workplace safety and compliance training program and may be combined with other training completed throughout the year to help meet applicable training requirements.

The course is taken entirely online through the Online Training System (OTS). The training is interactive, self-paced, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It combines audio and visual elements to support learning and retention.

Students have up to 12 months after enrollment to complete the course.

Yes. The final exam consists of 5 questions randomly selected from a large pool of possible questions. Students must achieve a score of 70% or higher to pass. If a student does not pass, they may review the course material and retake the exam as many times as necessary to achieve a passing score.

After completing the course, students can immediately download, save, or print their Course Completion Certificate in PDF format.

Yes. Volume pricing is available for organizations that need training for multiple employees.

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