Online Training: Introduction to Toxicology and Human Health Risk Assessment

The ever-increasing safety requirements for chemicals, biocides, pesticides, cosmetics etc. have led to an increased demand for knowledge and the application of safety and toxicology testing.

During this cross-sector training course, you will receive an introduction to toxicokinetics, toxicodynamics as well as toxicological testing and thresholds. You will also learn about the exposure side and the principles of risk characterisation.

This course has been set up as a first introduction and does not require prior knowledge in toxicology. However, a basic knowledge in chemistry and/or biology is recommended.

Programme: 

Day 1 | 9:00 – 14:00 CET

Welcome & Introduction

Introduction to toxicological concepts

• Overview of hazard and risk assessment
• Exposure routes and toxicokinetics

Test methods and thresholds

• Toxicodynamics and toxicological testing
• Derivation of toxicological thresholds

Day 2 | 9:00 – 13:00 CET

Regulatory framework

• Relevant chemical legislation

Human health risk assessment

• Exposure: Scenarios, conditions of use, monitoring and modelling
• Risk characterisation and risk management measures
• Occupational exposure scenarios in eSDS
• Interesting links and databases

Summary and Discussion

Learning Objectives:

• Understand toxicological concepts and relevant test methods
• Gain an overview of relevant legislation and exposure assessment
• Learn the principles of risk characterisation

Who should attend this training?

Professionals working in the fields of:

• Legal & regulatory affairs
• Product stewardship
• Health and safety
• Occupational hygiene
• Research and development
• Laboratory analysis

Sectors that should take part:

• Chemical, biocides and agrochemical industry
• Producers of home and personal care products
• Importers and downstream users of chemicals
• Competent authorities, regulatory bodies and research institutes
• Consultancies