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OSH 220 - Industrial Hygiene



3.0 Credits
Basics of industrial hygiene programs and relationship to company safety plan. Addresses chemical absorption into the body, physical/ airborne hazards; sampling techniques; how to identify/apply hazard control techniques; and using Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Prerequisite: Chemistry or Biology requirements completed.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the key elements of an industrial hygiene program and its relationship to other aspects of a company’s overall safety program. [COMMUNICATE]
  2. Understand the basics of toxicology including the four major ways the human body is exposure to various substances that can cause harm. [REASON]
  3. Identify different types of hazards (i.e. airborne, physical, etc.) and determine the appropriate monitoring and sampling techniques. [REASON]
  4. Locate and utilize the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in an emergency response. [ACT]



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