M200 – Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene
BOHS Foundation Module – Occupational Hygiene
M200 establishes the core scientific and professional framework that underpins modern occupational hygiene practice.
This module develops a structured understanding of how workplace hazards arise, how exposure occurs, and how risks are evaluated and controlled. It provides the essential knowledge base required for progression into advanced occupational hygiene modules and professional practice.
For many delegates, M200 represents the formal starting point in building recognised competence within the occupational hygiene profession.
Who Should Attend
- Professionals beginning their pathway into Occupational Hygiene
- LEV designers, examiners and exposure specialists seeking broader OH competence
- Health & Safety practitioners expanding into exposure assessment
- Occupational health professionals requiring structured understanding of workplace hazards
- Individuals progressing toward CoC(Control), LFOH(S), or CertOH pathways
Course Duration
4 Days
Delivered via Live Interactive Webinar or Face-to-Face training.
Course Overview
The programme provides structured coverage of the principal domains of occupational hygiene:
- The role and value of occupational hygiene within workplace health protection
- Human physiology relevant to occupational exposures
- Chemical, physical and biological hazard recognition
- Hazard evaluation and exposure assessment principles
- Control strategies and risk reduction approaches
- Ionising and non-ionising radiation
- Noise, heat, cold and ergonomic stressors
- Psychosocial and organisational factors influencing health
The module is built around the professional framework of Anticipation, Recognition, Evaluation and Control — forming the intellectual foundation for all higher-level occupational hygiene study.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and scope of occupational hygiene practice
- Identify and categorise workplace hazards across multiple domains
- Describe routes of exposure and mechanisms of harm
- Outline structured approaches to exposure assessment
- Apply the hierarchy of control to workplace scenarios
- Understand how occupational hygiene programmes are implemented and managed
Assessment
M200 is assessed via an Open Book examination:
- 40 Multiple Choice Questions
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Examination on the final day of the course
Structured evening revision is required during the programme.
Professional Progression
M200 is widely regarded as the foundation qualification within occupational hygiene.
It forms part of the pathway toward:
- Certificate of Operational Competence (Control) – CoC(Control)
- Licentiate of the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene – LFOH(S)
- Certificate in Occupational Hygiene (CertOH)
Completion of M200 strengthens eligibility for professional recognition and progression within BOHS membership structures.
Pre-Requisites
There are no formal academic pre-requisites. Delegates should have an interest in workplace health protection and a commitment to structured professional development.
Fees
£1395 + VAT
BOHS examination fee: £160 + VAT (reviewed annually by BOHS)
Invoices are issued approximately 5–6 weeks prior to the course start date.
Success with OXYL8
OXYL8 delivers M200 with a strong emphasis on professional context and applied understanding. We ensure delegates grasp not only the theoretical framework, but how it supports practical workplace decision-making.
Our programmes are led by experienced practitioners with extensive industry and regulatory insight. Delegates receive comprehensive course materials, structured revision guidance, and ongoing tutor support.
Optional one-to-one mentoring is available following the course to support progression planning and further module preparation.
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