W507 - Health Effects of Hazardous Substances

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:

provide definitions of commonly used toxicological terms;
describe the main routes by which hazardous substances can enter the body, and the factors which influence their absorption, distribution, storage and elimination;
describe the main sources of information on hazardous substances and processes;
describe the main features of the principal target organs affected by hazardous substances at work, and the factors which influence the degree of harm;
describe the main routes of exposure and toxic and health effects for hazardous substances commonly encountered in the workplace.
basic interpretation of the results from epidemiological studies.

Hazardous Substances use and processes

Workplace Control Principles

Process Design and Principles

Ventilation Systems and performance assessment

Personal Protective Equipment

Administrative Element

Status:	This event is approved by OHTA for the international qualifications scheme
Category:	Hazardous Substances
Level:	Intermediate
Training provider:	Golder Associates

About Occupational Hygiene