Understanding Industrial Hygiene

Learning objectives

  • Define industrial hygiene
  • Identify the types of industrial hygiene hazards and how they impact worker safety
  • Recognize the role and significance of industrial hygienists
  • Identify key practices and policies for improving industrial hygiene

Course overview

Industrial hygiene protects workers from workplace hazards that could cause injury or illness. This course introduces the science behind identifying, evaluating, and controlling environmental, physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards. You'll learn the four-step process industrial hygienists use and how to implement effective workplace safety programs.

The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.


  • 9 minutes
  • Format: Video
  • Tier: 1
  • Course ID: 11665
Language Icon English
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