SAFE 1502 - FUNDAMENTALS OF INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE

Institution:

Western Wyoming Community College

Subject:

SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

Description:

This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of industrial hygiene. Concepts to be discussed include anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of chemical substances and physical agents in the workplace or environment. Emphasis will be placed on such subjects as air contaminants, toxicology, radiation, noise, temperature, personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and associated calculations. A hands-on approach will often be used in the process of learning instrument calibration, sampling methods, and other quantitative evaluations.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wwcc.wy.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 382-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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