Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Exposure (HSE-023) Training Course

Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Exposure

Industrial hygiene protects workers from health hazards such as chemicals, dusts, noise, heat, radiation and biological agents. Occupational diseases often develop over…

5 daysClassroom or online

14Upcoming dates

8Cities

£2,750Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Industrial hygiene protects workers from health hazards such as chemicals, dusts, noise, heat, radiation and biological agents. Occupational diseases often develop over years and are preventable with proper exposure management.

This LLMI course explains how to anticipate, recognise, evaluate and control occupational exposures, including exposure limits, sampling strategies, monitoring equipment, data interpretation, ventilation and health surveillance. Participants design exposure monitoring plans.

The course builds practical capability for HSE and occupational health professionals.

Course Objectives

Explain industrial hygiene principles

Recognise physical, chemical and biological hazards

Plan exposure assessment and sampling

Interpret monitoring results against limits

Select engineering and administrative controls

Support health surveillance programmes

Target Audience

HSE professionals

Occupational health staff

Industrial hygienists

Supervisors in high-exposure areas

Engineers

Laboratory staff

Course Methodology

Technical presentations

Sampling strategy exercises

Data interpretation

Case studies

Group discussions

Course outline

1Day 1: Industrial Hygiene Fundamentals

Role of industrial hygiene
Occupational disease
Legal requirements
Hazard recognition
Exposure limits
Exercise: Hazard inventory

2Day 2: Chemical and Dust Exposure

Gases and vapours
Dusts and fibres
Silica and asbestos awareness
Sampling methods
Analysis
Workshop: Sampling plan

3Day 3: Physical and Biological Hazards

Noise
Heat stress
Radiation
Vibration
Biological agents
Exercise: Heat stress assessment

4Day 4: Evaluation and Control

Interpreting results
Statistics for exposure data
Ventilation
Administrative controls
Respiratory protection
Case study: Exposure control

5Day 5: Programmes and Surveillance

Exposure monitoring programmes
Health surveillance
Record keeping
Communication
Improvement
Capstone: Industrial hygiene programme

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Exposure course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Exposure course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in London. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Istanbul, Cape Town, Barcelona, Rome, Munich, Amsterdam, Vienna.

Can I take Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Exposure online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Exposure

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