An understanding of basic toxicological principles is important in developing measures to protect workers from exposure to potentially toxic substances in the workplace. This understanding includes both information on the general mechanisms by which various classes of chemicals exert their toxic effects and the specific toxicological properties of the most widely encountered industrial chemicals. It is important to understand the procedures by which foreign chemicals are absorbed into the body, distributed to various tissues and ultimately excreted from the body. It is also necessary to recognize the biochemical changes these chemicals undergo in the body. This biotransformation may result in the detoxification of some chemicals and the bioactivation of others. This course will cover these topics as well as describing the effects of toxic agents on specific target organs including the respiratory system, liver, kidney, skin, and the nervous and reproductive systems. The development of appropriate workplace exposure standards and guidelines such as the ACGIH TLVs and Biological Exposure Indices will be discussed and the appropriate application of these exposure limits will be described.

This course will provide participants with a better understanding of the mechanisms by which industrial chemicals may affect the health of exposed workers. Emphasis will also be given to understanding how to correctly apply occupational exposure limits. The course has been designed for occupational hygienists, environmental engineers and technologists who want to enhance their knowledge of the relationship between industrial chemical exposures and human health.

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FEE:

$446.25 ($425 + 5% G.S.T.) Payable to ALARA Industrial Hygiene Services Limited by cheque or purchase order on company letterhead. Registration fee includes course manual and materials. A $130 fee is payable for cancellation less than 10 business days before the course.

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