Introduction

Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety is a critical discipline focused on anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace hazards that may affect worker health, safety, and overall productivity. In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, organizations are increasingly prioritizing OSHA compliance, ISO 45001 standards, workplace risk assessment, hazard control strategies, and occupational exposure management to create safer and more resilient work environments. Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety Training Course is designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in identifying chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards while implementing proactive safety management systems aligned with global best practices.

With rising global emphasis on EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) management systems, industrial risk mitigation, workplace accident prevention, and safety culture transformation, this program delivers a structured, practical, and compliance-driven learning experience. Participants will gain hands-on knowledge in industrial hygiene monitoring, safety audits, PPE optimization, incident investigation, and emergency preparedness planning. The course integrates real-world case studies from high-risk industries such as oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, and healthcare, ensuring learners can apply modern safety strategies effectively in real operational environments.

Programme Curriculum

Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Implement Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) aligned with ISO 45001
Conduct advanced workplace hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA)
Apply industrial hygiene monitoring techniques for exposure control
Develop chemical safety and toxicology risk management strategies
Execute noise, dust, heat, and radiation exposure assessments
Strengthen PPE selection, usage, and compliance optimization
Perform incident investigation and root cause analysis (RCA)
Build effective safety culture and behavioral safety programs
Ensure OSHA regulatory compliance and legal safety standards adherence
Design emergency response and crisis management systems
Implement ergonomic risk reduction in workplace design
Improve EHS auditing and continuous improvement systems
Integrate sustainability and ESG-linked safety performance metrics

Target Audience

Safety Officers and EHS Managers
Industrial Hygienists
Health and Safety Engineers
Production and Plant Supervisors
HR and Compliance Managers
Construction Site Managers
Oil, Gas, and Energy Sector Professionals
Environmental Health Professionals and Consultants

Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene & Safety

Principles of occupational health and safety
Hierarchy of hazard control
Exposure pathways
Safety culture development
Regulatory frameworks overview
Case Study: Manufacturing plant chemical exposure reduction success story

Module 2: Workplace Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)

Hazard classification techniques
Risk matrix development
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Workplace inspections
Risk prioritization methods
Case Study: Construction site fall hazard risk elimination project

Module 3: Chemical Safety & Toxicology Management

Chemical exposure limits
MSDS/SDS interpretation
Toxic substances control
Storage and handling standards
Spill prevention and response
Case Study: Chemical leakage prevention in a pharmaceutical facility

Module 4: Physical Hazards Control

Noise-induced hearing loss prevention
Heat stress management
Vibration exposure control
Radiation safety basics
Ventilation system design
Case Study: Noise control program in heavy manufacturing plant

Module 5: Occupational Health Monitoring & Surveillance

Health surveillance programs
Biological monitoring techniques
Air sampling and analysis
Medical fitness assessments
Exposure tracking systems
Case Study: Long-term respiratory health improvement in mining operations

Module 6: PPE Management & Safety Equipment Optimization

PPE selection criteria
PPE standards and certifications
Fit testing procedures
Maintenance and replacement cycles
Compliance enforcement strategies
Case Study: PPE compliance transformation in oil refinery operations

Module 7: Incident Investigation & Emergency Response

Accident investigation techniques
Root cause analysis tools
Emergency preparedness planning
Fire safety systems
Evacuation drills and simulations
Case Study: Industrial fire incident response and recovery in warehouse facility

Module 8: Advanced EHS Management Systems & Auditing

ISO 45001 implementation
Safety performance indicators (KPIs)
Internal and external audits
Continuous improvement cycles
Digital EHS tools and reporting systems
Case Study: Digital safety transformation in multinational manufacturing company

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Exposure control Workplace safety Risk management Health protection

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 26 2026

26 Oct — 30 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000