Society for Chemical Hazard Communication  Professional Development Training

Advanced Topics in EHS: Respiratory Toxicology

PDF Brochure — available September 24, 2017

Course Description and Objectives

The Advanced Topics in EHS series of courses were designed to expand on topics that are introduced in the basic SCHC courses. The topic of respiratory toxicology was introduced in the SCHC course Toxicology for Hazard Communication.

The goal of this course is to provide an understanding of the toxicology of the respiratory system. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of normal respiratory function and how chemicals can interact with and disrupt these functions. Participants will gain an appreciation for the technical skills and background necessary to develop, evaluate, and/or apply hazard determinations and classifications involving chemicals or mixtures with the potential to cause adverse effects of the respiratory system.

This is an advanced course. While there are no formal prerequisites for this course, it is strongly recommended that participants have a working knowledge of SDS and labels and that they have either taken the SCHC course Toxicology for Hazard Communication or that they are comfortable with the basic principles of toxicology.

Intended Audience

Hazard communication professionals looking to expand their understanding of specific topics in toxicology and/or sharpening their hazard determination and risk assessment skills.

Course Director/Instructor - Robert Skoglund, Ph.D., DABT, CIH

Course Instructor

Course Instructor

Robert Roy, Ph.D., DABT Dr. Roy is a Lead Toxicology Specialist at 3M in St. Paul, Minnesota. His primary responsibilities include assessing the human health hazards and safety of products and other materials for several 3M business units. In addition, he leads the development of the 3M Occupational Exposure Guidelines; and plays a leadership role for California Proposition 65 compliance, consumer product labels, and hazard determination, hazard communication, and human risk assessment issues.

Course Topics and Schedule
(Subject to Change)

Sunday, September 24, 2017