Addendum to CERTIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENISTS 2nd Edition 2001 -A Survey of Existing Schemes and a Model Programme - Information which was unavailable when this report was produced is presented as an addendum on this page. Please also note that some other schemes have changed since this report was produced.

Switzerland

A first party certification process was started in 1996 by the Swiss Society of Occupational Hygienists (SSOH) in response to the requirement established by a new Ordinance on the qualification of occupational safety specialists.

The scheme awards the title of SSOH occupational hygienists based on the following requirements :

	to possess a technical or natural science degree from a Swiss university, the Federal Institute of Technology or a Swiss higher teachers' training institute,
	to be able to demonstrate at least 2 years of professional experience
	to have obtained a Post-Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hygiene and Safety at the Workplace, or a course of equal value recognized by SSOH
	to satisfy the SSOH's requirements of continuing education on a 3 year cycle.

Certification is granted through documentation attesting education, training and work experience that applicants are required to submit.

Annexe A. Switzerland

Professional body Swiss Society of Occupational Hygienists SSOH

SSOH Occupational Hygienist

Abilities	Competence in the comprehensive practice of occupational hygiene at an advanced level
Education	Graduation in technical or natural sciences of a Swiss university, or the Federal Institute of Technology, or a Swiss higher teacher's training institute and Post-Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hygiene and Safety at the Workplace Lausanne, or awarded by the Federal Institute of Technology of Zürich and the University of a course of study of equal value, recognized by SSOH.
Examination	Not required
Experience	2 years of professional experience
Exceptions	For professionals already in the field of occupational hygiene at least half-time for a period of at least 5 years before January 1, 1997, there is no requirement for post- graduate training (Post-Graduate Diploma).