Occupational Hygiene in Practice is the first Canadian introductory textbook designed to prepare students for professional practice. Written by experienced practitioners and educators, Chun-Yip Hon and Craig Fairclough, this text provides a practical foundation in anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace health hazards while introducing the professional skills and strategies required for a successful career in occupational hygiene.
Combining evidence-based practice with more than 50 years of professional experience, the authors guide students through workplace hazard monitoring, exposure assessment and calculation, control strategies, regulatory compliance, professional ethics, and technical report writing. Real-world examples, cautionary tales, and applied scenarios help students connect foundational concepts to everyday professional practice.
Designed for accessibility, Occupational Hygiene in Practice blends real-life case studies and practice scenarios with strong pedagogical features throughout. Suitable for occupational health and safety, human resources, and environmental health programs at the college, university, and graduate level, this book is an essential classroom resource as well as a valuable reference for seasoned professionals.
Features:
Canada’s first introductory occupational hygiene textbook, created specifically for occupational health and safety, human resources, and environmental health programs
Written by two authors with decades of experience in both occupational hygiene professional practice and teaching, this guide provides students and young professionals with evidence-based guidance, practical insights, and real-world applications
Provides a comprehensive, Canadian-focused overview of occupational hygiene as a discipline and profession that develops essential workplace competencies and outlines ethical and regulatory responsibilities of the profession across every province and territory
Includes pedagogical features including learning objectives, key terms, and critical thinking questions
Practice-oriented pedagogy features real-life case studies and practice scenarios, critical thinking questions, key terms, best practices, and career planning to prepare students for entry into the workforce
Chapter 1: Introduction to Occupational Hygiene
Chapter 2: Occupational Health Legislation
Chapter 3: Occupational Toxicology
Chapter 4: Occupational Exposure Limits
Chapter 5: Occupational Hygiene Monitoring Strategy
Chapter 6: Air Sampling Principles and Best Practices
Chapter 7: Analytical Methods
Chapter 8: Direct Reading Instruments
Chapter 9: Air Sampling Data Interpretation
Chapter 10: Biological Monitoring
Chapter 11: Other Occupational Health Hazards—Physical Agent Hazards (Noise, Vibration, and Thermal Stress)
Chapter 12: Indoor Air Quality
Chapter 13: Bioaerosol Monitoring
Chapter 14: Controlling Exposure
Chapter 15: Occupational Hygiene Report Writing
Chapter 16: Ethics, Professional Associations, and Career Planning
Biography
Chun-Yip Hon is an Associate Professor in the School of Occupational and Public Health at Toronto Metropolitan University. With a PhD in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene from UBC and over 25 years as a practicing hygienist, he holds CIH and CRSP designations.
Craig Fairclough is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Occupational and Public Health at Toronto Metropolitan University, teaching for over 20 years. He holds an MSc(A) in Occupational Health from McGill University and over 30 years as an Occupational Health Practitioner, holding CHRP, CHRL, CRSP, ROH, and CIH designations.
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