Risk = Hazard + Outrage: A Formula for Effective Risk Communication

0.5 IH CM point, 0.2 CEUs, and 0.2 COCs (upon completion of the Testing Module)

CM Points and Testing Modules: Supplemental Testing Modules have been created so that you can receive 0.5 CM point, 0.2 COC and 0.2 CEU for each risk communication video. Testing modules contain supplemental readings as well as a final exam.

The Risk Communication Video Series testing modules can be purchased separately.

Please note that both the video and the testing modules must be purchased and completed in order to receive CM points and CEUs.

Prerequisites: A general interest or curiosity about the topic of risk assessment (RA) as it relates to the practice of industrial hygiene (IH).

Who Will Benefit:

• Industrial hygienists
• Public relations directors 
• Occupational safety and regulatory officials 
• Occupational and environmental health and safety professionals 
• CEOs 
• Communications specialists 
• Journalists 
• Engineers and scientists

Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to:

• Develop a risk communication strategy for their organization
• Identify seven key conclusions about hazard and outrage
• Recognize the various states of risk communication within organizations
• Apply new insights regarding risk communication

Course Specifics: The "original" AIHA video on risk communication will assist you and your organization in developing a risk communication strategy.

Course Outline:

• The seven key conclusions about hazard and outrage
• Four states of risk communication within organizations
• New insights into the complexities of risk communication

Time to Complete: You will have six months from the date of purchase of the testing module to complete the course to receive CM points, CEUs and COCs.

Instructor: Peter M. Sandman, PhD, the nation's leading risk communication expert.

Course Components: Video (1 hour and 50 minutes), handouts and tape user guide.