Introduction to occupational hygiene

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Last updated on June 19, 2026 10:00 am

This introductory course covers bodily systems, how to assess toxicology risks and the usefulness of Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in workplace safety.

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This course in occupational hygiene will teach you how to assess health risks in the workplace and help an organization maintain high levels of health and safety. This specialist course covers topics such as toxicology, bodily systems (musculoskeletal, nervous and endocrine etc) as well as the importance of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Enrol and complete today to fine-tune your knowledge of OHS.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

  • Explain the importance of occupation…
  • Define how the skin plays an importa…
  • Describe different skin disorders…
  • Identify the functions of the muscul…
  • Explain the importance of occupational hygiene
  • Define how the skin plays an important role in protecting our bodies
  • Describe different skin disorders
  • Identify the functions of the musculoskeletal system
  • Explain the functions of the nervous system
  • Describe what the endocrine system does
  • Explain the role of other parts of the body
  • Describe the three main routes of entry of toxins into the body
  • Explain the role of metabolism
  • Identify examples of hazardous substances
  • Distinguish between a hazard and a risk
  • Explain the process of assessing health risks
  • Human Physiology and Industrial Diseases

    In this module you will learn about occupational hygiene and why it is important to recognise health hazards in the work place. You will learn the history of occupational hygiene and how different parts of the body are at risk of developing health risks due to inadequate occupational hygiene.

    Introduction to Toxicology

    In this module you will learn about toxicology and the three main entry routes that allow toxins to enter the body. You will learn about examples of hazardous substances and how to assess health risks in a workplace.

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