M200 Basic Principles in Occupational Hygiene
The Basic Principles in Occupational Hygiene course (M200) is an interactive 4.5 day training course delivered by our expert hygienists.
As an approved training partner of the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), we deliver four days of transformative learning, sharing engaging insights and practical skills to identify and manage workplace health risks effectively.
Next Available Course: 2nd - 6th November 2026
In-Person Teaching Location: Cranmore Park, Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4LF
What To Expect
The M200 course provides foundational training in occupational hygiene, covering hazard anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control in the workplace.
Unlock the full potential of your workforce with the Basic Principles in Occupational Hygiene course (M200). As a BOHS Approved Training Partner, we deliver high-quality occupational hygiene training to help organisations manage workplace health risks effectively.
The course is delivered over four days of engaging, in-person training, followed by an open-book, multiple-choice examination on the fifth day. The online assessment takes approximately two hours, comprising of one hour for revision and one hour for the examination. Candidates will attend the exam remotely and will receive their exam access link directly from BOHS.
With successful completion of the M200 course, your team can help to build the foundation of your future workplace health risk management strategy.
Course Content
Complete Overview of Occupational Hygiene
Appreciate the importance of occupational hygiene and the pivotal role of the hygienist.
Recognising and Evaluating Hazards
Understand a wide array of chemical, physical and biological hazards present in the workplace, plus develop health hazard recognition and exposure assessment techniques.
Workplace Compliance
Understand how to manage workplace compliance requirements within your organisation.
Controlling Exposure
Learn rigorous evaluation, assessment and measurement processes, plus discover effective methods to control exposure.
Who should take the M200 course?
This course is perfect for all individuals who are responsible for managing health risks in the workplace. Including:
- Health and Safety Professionals
- Occupational Hygiene Specialists
- Aspiring Occupational Hygienists
- Acoustics, Ergonomics, Psychology, Biosafety, Engineering experts, seeking an integrated understanding of occupational hygiene
Benefits for Employers
By investing in the M200 training course for your team, you are not only equipping them with invaluable skills but also enhancing your organisational standards in workplace health risk management. The benefits may include:
- Reduced workplace illnesses or injuries and related costs
- Increased productivity through healthier work conditions
- Compliance with health and safety legislation
- A demonstration of your continued commitment to protecting employee health
"This course gave me a much better understanding of how health risks develop at work, especially around exposure, not just compliance on paper. It covered things like routes of exposure, exposure limits, monitoring, and how controls really work in practice."
"A highly practical and genuinely valuable course that strengthened my understanding of occupational hygiene.
I would definitely recommend it to anyone working in HSE."
Pricing and Course Dates
Dates
Our next course will run 2nd November - 6th November 2026
This course is 4.5 days, with 4 days of in-person teaching and one half-day online examination on Friday morning to achieve your BOHS certification.
Price
£1,000 per person + VAT, inclusive of BOHS exam fee
In-Person Teaching Location
Cranmore Park, Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4LF
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We offer flexible training options that are adaptable to business needs, from in-person teaching sessions to online training.
To find out more about prices, training dates and more, get in touch.