Assessment and Control of Occupational Hazards
About This Course
At the end of the module, the learner is able to
1. With regard to chemical hazards:
a. Describe exposure situations and route of absorption
b. Explain toxicological mechanisms and resultant health effects on the worker
c. Design programmes for the control of these hazards at the workplace
2. With regard to biological hazards:
a. Describe exposure situations and route of entry
b. Explain the health impact on the worker
c. Design programmes for the prevention of occupational infections
3. With regards to safety, physical, ergonomic and psychosocial hazards:
a. Evaluate these hazards at the workplace.
b. Explain the impact of these hazards on the health of the worker.
c. Design programmes for the control of these hazards at the workplace.
What You'll Learn
It focuses on exposure routes, toxicological mechanisms, the health impact on the worker, and critically, to allow the practitioner to design and implement effective programmes to mitigate or prevent the adverse effects of these hazards to workers at the workplace.
Entry Requirements
Completed SPH5311 Workplace Safety and Health