Introduction to Occupational Hygiene:

•   Overview of occupational hygiene: Definition, history, and importance.
•   Occupational Hygiene Vs. Industrial Hygiene
•   Key concepts: Hazards, exposure, and risk.
•   History and background of the development of Occupational Hygiene
•   The importance of occupational hygiene today
•   The role of occupational hygiene in workplace safety and health.

Hazard Recognition:

•   Introduction to chemical hazards: Types, sources, and health effects.
•   Reviewing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical labels.
•   Physical hazards: Noise, vibration, radiation, and temperature extremes.
•   Using a sound level meter to measure noise levels.
•   Biological hazards: Bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
•   Ergonomic hazards: Repetitive strain, poor posture, and manual handling.
•   Practical exercise: Conducting a workplace inspection to identify hazards.

Hazard Evaluation:

•   Principles of exposure assessment: Air sampling, noise monitoring, and thermal stress evaluation.
•   Conducting air sampling for dust or vapours.
•   Risk assessment techniques: Qualitative and quantitative methods.
•   Practical exercise: Using a risk assessment matrix to evaluate hazards.

Control of Hazards

•   Hierarchy of controls: Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE.
•   Practical exercise: Designing engineering controls (e.g., ventilation systems).
•   Case studies: Implementing controls in real-world scenarios (e.g., reducing silica dust in construction).
•   Group activity: Developing a control plan for a hypothetical workplace.

Implementation, Monitoring and Improvement:

•   The physiology of the human body.
•   Occupational exposure to chemical and physical agents.
•   Developing and implementing workplace hygiene programs.
•   Regulatory compliance: Overview of OSHA, NIOSH, and other standards.
•   Review and update.
•   Continuous improvement.