Principles of OHTraining

Event details

  • Four Points Perth (707 Wellington Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000)
  • 12-10-2026 8:30 to 16-10-2026 17:00
  • Events Coordinator - Claire Phypers 03 9338 1635 | office@aioh.org.au
  • AIOH

Online registrations for this event have now closed, to register please email office@aioh.org.au

 

Location:
Four Points Perth
707 Wellington Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000

Duration:
5 Day Course
Monday 12th - Friday 16th October 2026
8:30am - 5:00pm (Monday - Thursday) | 8:30am - 2pm (Friday)

 

The Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene course provides participants a practical understanding of occupational hygiene for people who need to manage or advise on workplace health issues. It also provides a foundation from which to undertake more in-depth study in individual occupational hygiene subjects, as well as informs and enthuses students about the contribution of occupational hygiene to worker health.

For enrolment enquiries please email the AIOH office. 

Covered Topics

  • Introduction to occupational hygiene
  • Human physiology
  • Fundamentals of toxicology
  • Examples of hazardous substances/processes
  • Assessment of health risks
  • Measurement of airborne contaminants
  • Hygiene standards and occupational exposure limits
  • Biological monitoring and health Surveillance
  • General approaches to the control of risk to health
  • Ventilation
  • Asbestos
  • Biological hazards
  • Noise
  • Vibration
  • Thermal environment
  • Lighting
  • Ionizing radiation and non ionizing radiation
  • Introduction to ergonomics
  • Display screen equipment
  • Human factors
  • Stress management
  • Careers in occupational hygiene

Course Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, you will gain an understanding of:
  • The internationally recognised qualification linked to this course
  • The role occupational hygiene plays in protecting worker health and safety
  • Common occupational hazards found in workplaces
  • How to identify workplace hazards and implement effective control measures
  • How to evaluate, assess, and measure hazardous agents
  • Practical methods to control and reduce exposure to hazardous agents

Who Should Attend This Course

This course is suitable for:
  • Individuals looking to enter the field of occupational hygiene
  • People working in high-risk industries such as manufacturing, engineering, mining, construction, or healthcare
  • Health and safety professionals seeking to broaden their knowledge
  • Anyone responsible for advising on workplace health and safety or implementing occupational hygiene principles
  • Students preparing for further study in related disciplines
  • Professionals seeking a refresher in Occupational Hygiene