What is DOEHRS-IH?
DOEHRS-IH is the Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System - Industrial Hygiene (DOEHRS–IH) which maintains longitudinal exposure records for military members and civilian employees throughout the Department of Defense (DoD). DOEHRS-IH is the official system of record for the assessment and management of workplace risks/hazards.
What is DOEHRS-IH Training?
To ensure the integrity of the data, the Defense Centers for Public Health – Aberdeen (DCPH-A) provides DOEHRS-IH initial training to individuals who collect and record IH data. The course is based on the DoD training material for the Defense Occupational Health Readiness – Industrial Hygiene Module. The system requires specific training with formal and informal education programs to align with IH core competencies.
Who should attend this training?
Individuals who collect and record Industrial Hygiene (IH) data
Why should I attend this training?
- To learn how to use DOEHRS-IH to collect and record IH data
- To meet the DoD requirement for DOEHRS-IH training
- To improve your IH data collection and reporting skills
Where is this training offered?
The training is offered online through a combination of Blackboard and Microsoft Teams.
When is this training offered?
The training is offered on a semi-self-paced basis to accommodate all time zones.
How do I register for this training?
To register for the training please contact the DCPH-A by clicking here.
What are the course requirements?
- Completion of the pre-course reading assignment
- Completion of the pre-course quiz
- Attendance at all phases of the training
- Passing the final exam
Preparation:
In preparation for the DOEHR-IH Initial Course, participants are required to complete several tasks during Phase 1 before moving on to Phase 2. These tasks include reading assignments and applying for access to the Demonstration Environment, IH collaboration SharePoint, and IH News emails. Additionally, participants are required to register for free sustainment training and take a pre-course quiz to assess their readiness for the program.
Phase 1 (10hrs self-paced)
Phase 1 of the course is a self-paced segment that covers a wide range of topics. During this phase, participants learn about User Roles, Navigation, the DoD Exposure Assessment Model, System Setup & Access, Organizations, Locations, IH Personnel & Equipment, Respiratory Protection, Statistics Functionality, Incident Reporting, Modeling, Reporting, Personnel Associations, Deficiencies, Observation and Notes, and Introduction to Business Objects.
Phase 2 (4-7 consecutive days)
Phase 2 of the course lasts between 4-7 consecutive days and requires virtual participation in instructor-led coursework using a semi-self-paced approach to accommodate all time zones. Participants may work ahead of the established schedule and benefit from one-on-one private breakout sessions, private mentoring, and hands-on classwork in the Demonstration Environment. During this phase, participants also engage in hands-on scenarios and a capstone project that demonstrates their navigation and data entry skills. Discussions regarding IH data capture are also included, and post-course mentoring is provided to bridge any remaining gaps.
Day 1 - participants review the Locations & Shop, Shop/Shop Personnel, Shop Priorities, Process Personnel/Shop Equipment, Hazards/Controls, Master Schedule, Shop Surveys, and engage in a Classwork Scenario.
Day 2 - covers lessons with knowledge checks related to the Master Schedule, Shop Surveys, Similar Exposure Groups (SEG), and Personnel Stop Dates.
Day 3 - includes lessons with knowledge checks related to Air Samples, Noise Samples, and Additional Sample Types.
Day 4 - covers lessons related to SEG Assessments, Recommendations, SEG Control Recommendations, Ventilation Systems, Ventilation Surveys, and the Capstone Project. An early exam is possible on this day.
Day 5 - participants learn about Exporting Samples for Lab analysis, complete a Course Survey, and take an Exam that demonstrates their knowledge of functionality and legally defensible system use.
Day 6 - is an extra day for testing upon request only, with no classwork or capstone work allowed on this day.
Thank you for your interest in the DOEHRS-IH Initial Training!
