Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene

Introduction

Focuses on protecting worker health from occupational exposures in petroleum environments.

Objectives

• Understand occupational health risks
• Identify exposure routes
• Apply control measures
• Support health monitoring

Target Audience

HSE staff, supervisors, medical coordinators.

5-Day Scientific Program

Day 1: Occupational Health Basics

• Health hazards
• Exposure routes
• Chronic vs acute effects
• Health regulations

Day 2: Industrial Hygiene

• Noise hazards
• Chemical exposure
• Dust and fumes
• Heat stress

Day 3: Exposure Control

• Engineering controls
• Administrative controls
• PPE selection
• Monitoring

Day 4: Health Surveillance

• Medical screening
• Fitness for work
• Record keeping
• Confidentiality

Day 5: Case Studies

• Occupational illnesses
• Lessons learned
• Best practices
• Improvement actions