Strategy Workshop International Training and Qualifications 1

The Challenge Source: John Henshaw, AIHce 2009 With the exception of Australia the number of occupational hygienists is static or decreasing in most western countries. The projected need for hygienists in developing countries is very high. 2

Based on Labor Force >55,000 Professionals Needed Based on GDP >3,100 Professionals Needed Source: John Henshaw, AIHce

Emerging Economies Increasing need for OESH risk management as countries industrialise Blind spot on chronic & insidious risks Limited recognition of OH professions 4

Global burden from risks at work* 318,000 deaths due to Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease 102,000 deaths due to lung cancers and leukaemia 38,000 deaths due to asthma 30,000 deaths due to pneumoconiosis 9% of all lung cancers 2% of all leukaemia 13% of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (bronchitis) 11% of Asthma 100% of pneumoconiosis 16% of all hearing loss 37% of back pain NB Each year there are 2 million deaths due to occupational injury and illness (312,000 due to injuries) (*data derived from: Fingerhut, M, et al, SJWEH Suppl 2005;no 1:58-61) 5

How to meet the demand? 6-year evolution of a new international scheme for education, training and qualifications in occupational hygiene Website went live in mid

Shared Vision building occupational hygiene capabilities where there is a need promoting consistent quality of training encouraging transferability of skills & qualifications fostering a global community of hygiene practitioners creating a sustainable business model for training engaging stakeholder organisations as partners Aim to reduce the global burden of ill health from the work environment 7

Key Partners Collaboration with professional bodies employers training providers 8

Occupational Hygiene Training Association (OHTA) Ltd A not-for-profit organisation of volunteers Manages the global training and qualifications scheme in occupational hygiene OHlearning.com is its website 9

Making the Training Accessible The OHlearning website has information on careers, training and qualifications allows students to find training providers, course dates and locations provides free access to the training materials lists the award holders links to the global OH community has Community pages for your own projects 10

Sponsors and supporters All time and effort is provided by volunteers and supporters. Operating costs are funded through sponsors and organisations that share our aims Supporters Sponsors ThermoFisher/Honeywell 11

The Intent 12 Senior hygienists Hygiene professionals Hygiene technical staff Safety specialists, engineers etc. Managers and employees Leadership skills Advanced qualifications Intermediate modules Principles module Awareness

Available Now 13 ProfessionalIntermediateFoundation Advanced modules Intermediate modules Principles module Available through university postgraduate study leading to masters degree Specialist modules under development Seven 1-week modules based on practical aspects of occupational hygiene One module for each topic area Leads to international certificate 1-week module Covers the whole breadth of occupational hygiene at an introductory level Qualifications Training

Achievements so far (Nov 2011) Over 60 courses run in 19 countries Over 650 International Occupational Hygiene Module examinations taken of which: 223 W501 Measurement of Hazardous Substances 164 W201 Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene (only launched in Oct. 2010) 130 W505 Control of Hazardous Substances Over 20,000 website visitors from 164 countries 14

Where Next? 15 OHTA Goals Leadership Advanced Intermediate Principles Awareness Development Level Professional bodies Grow professional capabilities Bring hygiene to a wider audience Developing countries Developed countries

16 Bring hygiene to a wider audience Developing countries WHO engagement Engage with Government Companies Local professional institutes Translations

17 Course Development Awareness courses Silica Asbestos Foundation course – silica Advanced courses Control banding Oil and gas Volunteers Planned review of modules Course authors; Translators; Exam markers; Training

18 Grow professional capabilities Develop website ELearning platform OHlearning collaboration centre Obtain charitable status in UK Develop sponsorship and donations

Financial Approximate overheads pa: Website maintenance$6600 Financial administration$3700 Confirmed donations and sponsorship 2012 $10000 Opportunities for enhancements are challenged Modest promotion / banners / business cards$1700 Collaborative system$6700 E-learning$6700 Leaflet Translations $900 19

Q1. How is the scheme going? Your experience so far Recommendations for improvement 20 Open Discussion- Your thoughts

Q2. What are the priorities? Awareness courses or advanced and leadership courses? Professional development or outreach to developing countries? Something else? 21

Q3. What opportunities do you see for maintaining and growing? Funding, sponsorship or other? Volunteer support? 22

23 5-day taught modules to meet industry needs Interactive teaching methods questions, workshops and practical “hands-on” exercises rated very important by students and employers International syllabus based on good hygiene practice Student assessment process Intermediate Level Scheme