Industrial hygiene
Industrial hygiene
Industrial hygiene (pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʌstriəl haɪˈdʒiːn/) is the science of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace conditions that may cause workers' injury or illness.
Etymology
The term "industrial hygiene" originates from the field of public health and the need for hygiene in industrial settings. The term "hygiene" is derived from Hygieia, the Greek goddess of health, cleanliness, and sanitation. The term "industrial" refers to the application of this discipline in industries and workplaces.
Related terms
- Occupational health: The field of healthcare dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of workers in all types of industries.
- Ergonomics: The study of people's efficiency in their working environment.
- Hazard identification: The process of identifying hazards in the workplace that could potentially harm workers.
- Risk assessment: The process of evaluating the potential risks that may be involved in a projected activity or undertaking.
- Exposure assessment: The process of measuring or estimating the magnitude, frequency, and duration of exposure to an agent, along with the number and characteristics of the population exposed.
- Hazard control: The process of implementing measures to reduce the risk of harm to workers.
See also
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Industrial hygiene
- Wikipedia's article - Industrial hygiene
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