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Certified Industrial Hygienist

The Certified Industrial Hygienist course offered by OXQUAL develops comprehensive knowledge of workplace health-hazard recognition, exposure assessment and control. Industrial hygiene plays an important role in protecting employees from chemical, physical, biological and ergonom...

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Overview

About this qualification

The Certified Industrial Hygienist course offered by OXQUAL develops comprehensive knowledge of workplace health-hazard recognition, exposure assessment and control. Industrial hygiene plays an important role in protecting employees from chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic hazards.

The programme covers exposure monitoring, ventilation, occupational-health programmes, ergonomics, risk communication, PPE and practical hazard-control strategies.

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Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
  2. Roles and Responsibilities of Industrial Hygiene Professionals
  3. Recognition of Workplace Health Hazards
  4. Chemical Hazards
  5. Physical Hazards
  6. Biological Hazards
  7. Ergonomic Hazards
  8. Exposure Assessment
  9. Workplace Sampling and Monitoring
  10. Exposure Evaluation
  11. Industrial Ventilation
  12. Local Exhaust Ventilation
  13. Occupational Health Programmes
  14. Hierarchy of Exposure Controls
  15. Ergonomics and Human Factors
  16. Health-Risk Communication
  17. Occupational Health Compliance
  18. Personal Protective Equipment
  19. Respiratory Protection
  20. Industrial-Hygiene Case Studies
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Industrial Hygiene Professionals
  • Health and Safety Professionals
  • Occupational Health Officers
  • Environmental Engineers and Technicians
  • Compliance and Risk Personnel
  • Safety Supervisors
  • Individuals involved in workplace exposure management
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Recognise occupational-health hazards systematically.
  • Improve workplace exposure-assessment skills.
  • Understand workplace sampling and monitoring principles.
  • Develop stronger ventilation and exposure-control knowledge.
  • Improve ergonomic and human-factor awareness.
  • Communicate occupational-health risks effectively.
  • Select appropriate PPE and respiratory protection.
  • Support healthier and safer working environments.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Format: Multiple-choice questions and practical evaluation.
  • Total Questions: 60.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 90 minutes.
  • Mode: Online or in-person.
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