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Course Objectives
This course aims to equip the delegates with the required knowledge and skills on how to conduct gas testing when working in confined spaces and performing hot work activities with anticipated flammable atmosphere. The delegates will also learn about the implications of statutory requirements related to gas testing, use of monitoring equipment, and documenting and interpreting of the results.
Course Title
Measurements of Hazardous Chemical Substances (including Risk Assessment)
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Level
Pre-requisites
Course Manterial
Course Overview
Code
OHTA501
Level
Intermediate
Pre-requisites
None
Course Manterial
Course manual available from OH learning.com
Course Overview
This course aims to:
Provide the student with a sound understanding of the techniques for assessing exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace and with an understanding of how exposure information can be used to assess risk.
Learning Outcomes
On completing this course successfully, the student will be able to:
- describe the general approach to health risk assessment, including the role of atmospheric monitoring;
- select appropriate equipment to measure specific airborne contaminants and devise a suitable sampling strategy;
- present the results in a form useful for health risk assessment purposes to enable management to comply with relevant legislation.
Course Content
- Risk Assessment
- Air Sampling Theory and Practice
- Air Sampling Equipment
- Sample Analysis
- Hygiene Standards
- Biological Monitoring
- Calculation, Interpretation and Presentation of Results
Course Format
Normally run as a 5-day taught course [minimum 45 hours including practical/demonstration sessions, lectures, tutorials, guided reading, overnight questions and examination].
A multi-choice question (MCQ) examination will be held on day-5 which is an open book examination based on the student manual. On successful completion of each module, students receive an OHTA Certificate for that module.
A multi-choice question (MCQ) examination will be held on day-5 which is an open book examination based on the student manual. On successful completion of each module, students receive an OHTA Certificate for that module.
Who should attend
Health and Safety Professionals, Occupational Health Specialists, People wanting to enter the field of Occupational Hygiene, Occupational Specialists.
Technicians and Technoligist who carry out measurements and testing in the workplace