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Introduction

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Recognition of Hazards

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Chemical Agents

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Biological Agents

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Physical Agents

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Noise

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Vibration

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Ionising Radiation

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Non-ionising Radiation

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Ergonomics

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Evaluation of Risk

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Qualitative Risk Assessment

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Quantitative Risk Assessment

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Exposure Limits

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Exposure Assessment

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Measurement of Exposure

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Air Monitoring

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Aerosols, Dusts & Fume; Gases & Vapours; Pumped Sampling Methods; Diffusive Sampling Methods; Direct Reading Instrumentation; Sampling Strategies; Statistical Methods in Exposure Monitoring;

Noise Monitoring

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Sound Pressure Level Mapping; Dosimetry; Octave Band Analysis; high noise level induces the hearing loss and continues working in same condition makes person to irritating

Vibration Monitoring

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Ionising Radiation Monitoring

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Electromagnetic Field Strength Monitoring

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Biological Monitoring

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Health Surveillance

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Control

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Hierarchy of Control

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Elimination

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Substitution

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Total Enclosure

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Systems of work

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Partial enclosure with Local Exhaust Ventilation

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Local Exhaust Ventilation

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General Ventilation

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Reduction in numbers of employees duration & frequency of exposure

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Workplace Hygiene

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Safe storage and disposal of materials

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Provision of PPE

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Respiratory Protection; Respirator Fit Testing; Qualitative Fit Test; Qualitative Fit Test (Particulate; Pressure Drop) Hearing Protection; Skin Protection; Gloves; Skin Protection Programmes;

Prohibition of Eating, Drinking & Smoking in designated areas

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Washing, changing and storage of clothing

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Maintenance and Testing of Control Measures

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Information, Instruction and Training

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Professional Bodies

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ACGIH

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AIHA

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BOHS

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CRBOH

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CRBOH

IOHA

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IOHA

National & International Agencies

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World Health Organization

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International Labour Organization

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International Agency on Research in Cancer

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European Union

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Health & Safety Executive (UK)

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Occupational Safety & Health Administration (US)

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National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (US)

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Occupational Hygiene Education

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Graduate Education

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Post Graduate Education

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India

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In India, there is a occupational health course, where graduates receive a Diploma in Occupational Health (DOH), formerly the Diploma in Industrial Health (DIH). This is a post graduate two year course for medical graduates, and it is recognised by the Medical council of India (MCI). Presently, this course is conducted by West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) at the India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health (AIIH&PH) in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Vocational Education

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Continuing Professional Development

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Occupational Hygiene Ethics

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