Certified Health Hazard Awareness Technician (CHHAT)

Course Description

Course topics include identification and evaluation of health hazards and their sources of exposure, health hazard information, evaluation of exposureCourse topics include the identification and evaluation of health hazards and their sources of exposure, health hazard information, evaluation of exposure, and engineering and work practice controls. Students also participate in practical workshops focused on the evaluation and abatement of workplace health hazards.

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to understand common health hazards in the workplace and apply methods for controlling and mitigating these hazards. This course is designed as an awareness program for both employers and employees., and engineering and work practice controls. Students participate in workshops on the evaluation and abatement of workplace health hazards. Upon course completion, students will have the ability to understand common health hazards in the workplace and methods for controlling and abating these hazards. This course is designed as an awareness course for employers and employees.

What You'll Learn

• Identify common workplace health hazards, including chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks.
• Understand exposure pathways and how various hazards affect worker health over the short and long term.
• Apply basic controls such as PPE, engineering measures, and safe work practices to reduce health risks.
• Recognize early warning signs of health-related hazards and follow proper reporting procedures.

Who Should Attend

Industrial hygienists, safety supervisors, hazardous waste managers, program administrators, construction industry professionals, healthcare facility personnel, managers, VPP program managers, VPP auditors, collateral duty safety personnel, and line supervisors all play key roles in maintaining workplace safety and compliance.