This course, based on the AIHA Technical Framework: Guidance on Use of Direct Reading Instruments, asserts the importance of using Direct Reading Instruments (DRIs) frequently and correctly while educating DRI users on the foundational knowledge they need to improve their DRI proficiency.

This is a 4-hour online course in which participants have 90 days from the date of purchase to complete the course work.

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Course Outline:

Course Introduction
Module 1: Hazard Evaluation
Module 2: Chemistry for Monitoring
Module 3: Hazardous Gas and Vapor Monitors
Module 4: Functions & Limitations
Module 5: Sensor Specificity
Module 6: Calibration & Functional Tests
Module 7: Reality Check on Results
Module 8: Use Error & User Error
Module 9: Maintenance & Storage of Your DRI
Module 10: Record Keeping & Datalogging
Conclusion

Course Outcomes:

Upon completion, students will have a basic understanding of:

What a DRI is and where it is used
What a hazard evaluation is and why it is important to complete one before using a DRI
Chemical properties of gases and vapors and how that affects DRI measurements
How to identify the functions and limitations of your DRI, including cross-sensitivities
Calibration and functional tests
How to troubleshoot unusual readings
How to maintain a DRI
How to keep appropriate records of your DRI including data logs

Why a Certificate Program?

A certificate program awards tangible proof that knowledge was achieved and/or skills mastered.

Who Will Benefit

This course will benefit any individuals who use DRIs to monitor work environments to protect worker health and safety. This may include firefighters, emergency workers, industrial workers, and entry-level OEHS professionals (such as IH Technicians).

Web Course Materials

All course materials are provided as PDF downloads via the online classroom (registrant-access only). No hardcopy materials are mailed for this course.

Registrants connect and get unlimited 24/7 web access for 90 days from date of purchase. Materials in this course include:

A full eLearning suite of 12 modules incorporating narrated slides and interactive activities
Glossary of relevant DRI terminology and acronyms
Module notebooks

Additional value-add documents include:

Instrument and sensor standardized equipment specification sheets
DRI competencies checklist
DRI maintenance log (for the team)
Maintenance task checklist (for the individual)
Record-keeping checklist
Questions to better understand the context of your work environment

To successfully complete this course in the online classroom, participants must view the presentation in its entirety, complete all module activities, and pass an online assessment. An online evaluation of the course is included as part of the credit submission process.