VALUES:

• The Industrial Hygiene Program embraces the Army values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.      
• Reduce costs associated with lost-time, medical treatment and surveillance, and workers’ compensation.
• Worker protection is our focus. We believe that military and civilian personnel have the right to a safe and healthful workplace.
• Sound science is our guidance. Our professional judgment can impact the health and well-being of people; therefore, our technical expertise must be based on the most current science.
• Teamwork is our practice. Working with other health and safety professionals  is essential to an effective industrial hygiene program.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Conduct workplace evaluations to ensure occupational health hazards are anticipated, recognized, evaluated, and controlled.
• Prevent and control occupational injuries and illnesses by developing and implementing practical solutions.
• Promote good industrial hygiene work practices in military and civilian populations.
• Conduct advanced and sustainment workplace health and safety training.
• Disseminate and communicate targeted health and safety information.
• Work cooperatively with other Army programs to ensure compliance with applicable Federal and state laws and codified regulations.
• Reduce costs associated with lost-time, medical treatment and surveillance, and workers’ compensation.