Certified Introduction to Industrial Hygiene Specialist Course (CIIHS)

Course Description

The basic industrial hygiene training course is a four-day introduction to fundamental industrial hygiene principles. It is designed for entry-level industrial hygienists/technicians, safety professionals, or others who may have industrial hygiene responsibilities. Hands-on training is combined with classroom lectures to ensure that students understand how basic air contaminants, noise, ventilation, heat, and illumination surveys are planned and measurements are conducted. Upon completion, students will be able to conduct measurements or better understand how to specify requirements for obtaining contractual industrial hygiene services.

What You'll Learn

• Understand the fundamental principles of Industrial Hygiene and the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards.
• Identify common physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards affecting worker health.
• Apply basic exposure assessment techniques and interpret monitoring data to support safety decisions.
• Recognize appropriate hazard control strategies, including engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE selection.

Who Should Attend

Industrial Hygienists (Entry-Level) EHS Coordinators & Specialists Occupational Health Technicians Safety Supervisors & Compliance Officers Facility & Maintenance Managers Risk Management Personnel Construction & Manufacturing Industry Professionals Healthcare Facility Personnel Collateral Duty Safety Personnel Program Administrators Line Supervisors & Team Leads Environmental Health Technicians Warehouse & Operations Staff