Industrial Hygiene Technician (IHT)
Start your career in occupational health and workplace safety with Atomic Technical Institute’s Industrial Hygiene Technician (IHT) training program
Located at 1835 Terminal Drive, Suite 130, Richland, WA 99354. This in-person, instructor-led course is designed for individuals pursuing careers in industrial, environmental, and occupational health fields.
This training helps students build foundational knowledge in workplace health hazard recognition, exposure monitoring, and safety compliance. Students gain practical understanding of how to identify, evaluate, and help control chemical, physical, and biological hazards in the workplace so they are prepared to support safe and healthy work environments across many industries.
Why Industrial Hygiene?
Industrial Hygiene is a growing field focused on protecting worker health and preventing occupational illness and injury. As industries expand and regulations increase, there is strong demand for trained technicians who understand workplace hazards and monitoring practices.
Industrial Hygiene offers:
Strong job stability
Competitive wages
Opportunities across many industries (manufacturing, construction, energy, environmental services, and more)
A safety-focused career path with room for advancement
This program helps students enter the field without requiring a traditional college degree or prior industrial hygiene experience.
Instructor-Led. Structured. Career-Focused.
Our approximately 3-month program combines:
Live, in-person instruction
Structured progression through industrial hygiene fundamentals
Guided exercises and knowledge checks
Practical exposure to monitoring concepts and workplace applications
Instruction is delivered by experienced professionals with strong backgrounds in occupational safety, health, and technical training.
What You’ll Learn (Highlights)
Students gain foundational knowledge in areas including:
Recognition of workplace health hazards
Basic industrial hygiene principles and terminology
Air monitoring concepts and sampling methods
Noise exposure fundamentals
Heat stress and environmental factors
Respiratory protection basics
Personal protective equipment (PPE) considerations
Recordkeeping and reporting related to workplace safety
This training helps students understand not just what to look for—but why workplace health protections matter.
Course Details at a Glance
Start Date: March 2nd
Duration: Approximately 90 days
Location: 1835 Terminal Drive, Suite 130 Richland, WA 99354
Schedule Options: Daytime (TBD) and evening classes available
Included: Live instruction, guided review, and course materials
Seating is limited to maintain instructional quality.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideal for:
Individuals seeking entry into safety or occupational health roles
Career changers looking for technical, safety-focused work
Workers who want to expand into health and compliance roles
Anyone interested in protecting worker health in industrial environments
Requirements:
GED or high school diploma
No prior industrial hygiene experience required
All adults and 11th and 12th grade high school students may enroll; a GED or diploma is required for employment.
Career Outlook & Earning Potential
Industrial Hygiene Technician careers offer strong earning potential:
Entry-Level Technician: ~$35+ per hour
Experienced Technician: ~$50+ per hour
Actual pay varies by employer, industry, location, and experience. These figures are illustrative based on industry norms.
Completion & Career Advantage
Upon successful completion, students receive:
ATI Course Completion Certificate
Eligibility for regionally accredited college credit through Columbia Southern University (CSU)
This course can help demonstrate foundational knowledge and preparedness to employers seeking safety and health support personnel. Students may choose to apply eligible college credit toward future degree pathways in accordance with institutional policies.
