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The broad definition of “industrial hygiene” is a healthy workplace. This chart explains the four basic principles of
industrial hygiene to help you prevent job-related illnesses. They are – 1) Anticipation, 2) Recognition, 3) Evaluation and
4) Control of workplace health hazards.
Is it fixed?
Are the employees well?
What are the priorities for assessment?
What levels of exposure and illness are present?
How bad is it?
Questions being answered: Four Principles
Controls
• Interim protective equipment• Install exposure controls
• Measure control effectiveness• Medical removal and rehabilitation
What hazards might be present?
What potential hazards are present?
Qualitative RiskAssessment
Evaluation
• Exposure monitoring• Data analysis
• Medical surveillance• Epidemiology
Qualitative Risk Assessment
Anticipation
Recognition
Sources: CORESafety Module #13 - Occupational Health – www.CORESafety.org
Mine Health and Safety Management Textbook – Ch. 19, Industrial Hygiene in Mining – Kelly F. Bailey, C.I.H. – Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc. (SME)
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THE FOUR BASIC PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE IN MINING
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