Health, Safety, Security and Environment
Measurement of Hazardous Substances
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Measurement of Hazardous Substances Course
Introduction:
One of the main causes of health problems related to work is exposure to hazardous substances. According to HSE estimates, there are approximately 13,000 deaths annually from cancer and lung diseases related to work-related exposure, mostly from dust and chemicals. Many more people's quality of life is diminished or they become disabled as a result of dust and chemical exposure at work.
Who Should Attend?
The course is suitable for anyone with responsibility for managing the health risks posed by hazardous substances in the workplace.
Course Outlines:
- Introduction to the course
- An overview of what monitoring entails, when it is appropriate and what techniques are available.
- Air sampling - strategy, techniques and results interpretation.
- Qualitative assessment techniques. (Dust lamp/smoke).
- The importance of contextual data.
- Legal requirements.
- Practical demonstration and hands on training on the most common sampling techniques.
- Practical demonstration and hands on training of qualitative monitoring techniques.
- How to identify a competent analytical laboratory
- Review and Overview of the course
- Awarding of Certificate