Courses are designed around the concept of a systematic approach to health and safety education. Training is conducted directly or through co-sponsorship with academic institutions, specialty societies or agencies within the southern California region. Courses are approved for continuing education credit appropriate to each discipline. Participants will become familiar with all aspects of occupational hearing conservation programs including noise measurement and control, anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, hearing protection and employee education. OSHA standards, Worker's Compensation and Federal regulations are discussed.
Course provides instruction in all aspects of spirometry through lectures, practicums and testing.
Training is intended for occupational health nurses, physicians, technicians, industrial hygienists, and others responsible for performing accurate pulmonary function testing of employees. Course provides demonstrations and lectures to develop practical job analysis skills. Emphasis is on the identification and evaluation of ergonomic stresses and the development of alternative solutions to workplace problems. Course is intended for individuals who have a basic knowledge of occupational ergonomics. Certification of maintenance points are available for all programs.