Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene

4.0 FIH CM Points/3.2 CEUs/3.2 COCs

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Course Instructors

Bill Adams, CIH, CSP, CPEA (April/ October) 
Dianne Grote Adams, CIH, CSP (April/October)
John Garis, CIH (June)
George Krafcisin, CIH (RET) 1974 - 2006 (June)

June 16-19, 2008
Hotel Orrington
1710 Orrington Ave.
Evanston, IL  60201
Hotel phone: 847-866-8700
Room Rate: $139 per night
Reservations 888-677-4648 or 847-866-8700 (Monday through Friday 9am-5pm)

October 13-16, 2008
Alexis Park Resort
375 East Harmon Ave.
Las Vegas NV 89109
Hotel phone: 702-796-3322
Room Rate:  $109
Reservations: 800-582-2228 or 702-796-3322

Course Description

This introductory four-day course provides exposure to the broad field of industrial hygiene through sampling and workshop sessions, hands-on lab experiences with up-to-date equipment, demo sessions, and problem-solving exercises. It is designed for OEHS professionals new to industrial hygiene or who have newly acquired IH responsibilities.  

Learning Outcomes

• Identify industrial hygiene principles and practices
• Describe basic concepts of health hazard recognition, evaluation, and control methods
• Select appropriate air sampling method for airborne contaminants
• Calculate the Time Weighted Average (TWA) from multiple samples
• Compare sample results to the appropriate Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs)

Prerequisites

Daily attendance and participation in assigned activities and projects is required. 

Who Needs to Attend

• Beginning industrial hygienists
• Occupational safety practitioners
• Environmental health practitioners
• Safety professionals
• Nurses
• Plant managers
• Supervisory personnel
• Union representatives
• Personnel managers
• Research chemists
• Physicians

Why You Need to Attend

• Learn basic industrial hygiene
• Hands on lab with current equipment

Course Materials

• 2006 TLVs and BEI, ACGIH
• Course manual
• CD ROM: AIHA The Occupational Environment: Its Evaluation, Control, and Management

Learning Aids

Each attendee is asked to bring a scientific calculator.

Agenda

Day 1 Introduction & Background 

7:30 - 8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast 
8:00 - 9:00 Participant Introductions & Ice Breaker 
9:00 - 11:00  Occupational Hygiene Overview
9:45 - 10:00 Break 
11:00 - 12:00 TLV Workshop 
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch 
1:00 - 1:30 Biological Monitoring & BEI’s 
1:30 - 2:15 BEI Workshop: Hazard Recognition & Evaluation 
2:15 - 3:15 General Principles of Evaluation of the Occupational Environment 
2:30 - 2:45 Break 
4:00 - 5:00 Hazard Recognition Workshop 

Day 2 Quantitative Evaluation 

7:45 - 8:00 Continental Breakfast 
8:00 - 10:00 Direct Reading Instrumentation 
10:00 - 10:15 Break  
10:15 - 12:00 Direct Reading Instrument Laboratory 
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch  
1:00 - 2:30 Sampling of Gases, Vapors and Particles 
2:30 - 3:00 Principles of Calibrating Air Sampling Equipment 
3:00 -3:15 Break 
3:15 - 3:45 Air Sampling Equipment Laboratory  
4:30 - 5:00 DRI vs Long-Term Sampling Workshop 
 
Day 3 Physical Agents 

7:45 - 8:00 Continental Breakfast 
8:00 - 10:00 Noise 
10:00 - 10:15 Break 
10:15 - 11:30 Heat and Cold Stress 
11:30 - 12:00 Noise and Heat & Cold Stress TLV Workshop 
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch 
1:00 - 2:30 Noise Measurement Laboratory 
2:30 - 3:15 Ergonomics Overview 
3:15 - 3:30 Break 
3:30 - 4:15 Ergonomics Workshop 
4:15 - 5:00 Ventilation for the Control of Airborne Hazards 
 
Day 4 Controlling Occupational Environments

7:45 - 8:00 Continental Breakfast 
8:00 - 9:00 Introduction to IAQ 
9:00 - 10:45 Introduction to Local Exhaust Ventilation 
10:00 - 10:15 Break 
10:45 - 12:00 Ventilation Laboratory 
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch 
1:00 - 2:00 Personal Protective Clothing 
2:00 - 2:45 PPE Selection Workshop 
2:45 - 3:00 Break 
3:00 - 4:00 Respiratory Protection 
4:00 - 4:30 Respirator Problem Solving and Workshop  
4:30 - 5:00 Implementing a Comprehensive IH Program 

Accommodations & Transportation Information

Please reserve your room as soon as possible as a limited number of rooms are blocked at each location. Room blocks expire 30 days prior to the course start date; after this date, rooms will be subject to the regular rate and availability. When making room reservations, please mention AIHA to receive a reduced rate. 

Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. If you would like assistance in making your arrangements, contact Association Travel Concepts (ATC), AIHA's official travel agency, at (800) 458-9383, 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, or e-mail your requests to reservations@ATCMeetings.com.  AIHA reserves the right to cancel a course 30 days prior to the start of the course, therefore, we suggest that you do not purchase nonrefundable tickets until 3 weeks prior to the start of the course.

Transfers, Substitutions, and Cancellations

All transfers, cancellations, and/or substitutions must be received in writing by the Continuing Education Department. Transfers can be made at any time to any course within the same calendar year. Substitutions may be made at any time. Cancellations made 15 business days prior to the course will be given a full refund. Cancellations made within 15 days of the course will be charged a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be given if notice of cancellation is not received prior to the start of the course, including no-shows.

Pricing

Early Registration

AIHA Member  $1,130
Nonmember $1,235

Price Regular Registration

AIHA Member $1,245
Nonmember  $1,360

Registration/Questions

Call: (703) 849-8888
 
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Alexandria, VA 22334-0796 

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