Occupational Hygiene and Safety (OHST)

The Occupational Hygiene and Safety (OHST) course is designed to provide comprehensive training in the principles and practices essential for ensuring a safe and healthy workplace. This course covers a wide range of topics, including hazard identification, risk assessment, control strategies, and regulatory compliance. Ideal for safety professionals, managers, and anyone responsible for workplace safety, the course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications to equip participants with the skills needed to manage occupational health and safety effectively.

The main objectives of this course are to:

• Introduce the fundamentals of occupational hygiene and safety.
• Teach methods for identifying and assessing workplace hazards.
• Provide strategies for controlling and mitigating risks.
• Ensure understanding of relevant health and safety regulations and standards.
• Develop skills for implementing and managing safety programs.

• Introduction to Occupational Hygiene and Safety
  • Key concepts and terminology
  • Importance of occupational health and safety
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
  • Types of workplace hazards (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic)
  • Risk assessment methodologies
• Control Strategies and Techniques
  • Hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE)
  • Implementing effective control measures
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Overview of OSHA, NIOSH, and other relevant regulations
  • Compliance strategies and best practices
• Workplace Monitoring and Measurement
  • Techniques for monitoring environmental and occupational exposure
  • Data interpretation and analysis
• Health and Safety Management Systems
  • Developing and implementing safety programs
  • Safety audits and inspections
• Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • Planning for emergencies
  • Conducting drills and training
• Ergonomics and Human Factors
  • Principles of ergonomics
  • Designing workstations and processes for safety and efficiency
• Occupational Health
  • Health effects of workplace exposures
  • Preventive measures and health promotion
• Case Studies and Practical Applications
  • Real-world scenarios and solutions
  • Hands-on practice sessions
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Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply the principles of occupational hygiene and safety.
• Identify and assess various workplace hazards.
• Develop and implement effective control measures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage occupational health and safety programs.
• Promote a culture of safety within their organization.

• This course is ideal for:

  • Safety professionals and managers
  • Human resources personnel
  • Facility managers and supervisors
  • Health and safety committee members
  • Anyone responsible for workplace safety