NEWS & EVENTS
Coming Soon: Occupational Health Practice Short Course
The course is in intermediate level. Students with the basic knowledge in hazard identification/ recognition and concept of risk assessment are advantageous. The training aims to equip the attendees to learn more on risk assessment with the support of scientific measurements/ data for hazard evaluation and risk management in workplaces. Practical or simulation field exercises will be arranged for practice in small groups.
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Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
· Understand the basic knowledge in evaluation of the specific hazard under the topic areas;
· Knowing how to choose and operate an instrument for monitoring of the mentioned chemical or physical health hazard in workplace environment;
· Enhance the knowledge on risk assessment for some specific occupational hygiene issues;
· Write a comprehensive field report for the assessment
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Topics to be covered:
Heat
Heat stress assessment and instrumentation for work in hot environment
Air
Pre-entry air testing for Confined spaces work and interpretation of data
Noise
Noise exposure assessment, instrumentation and ear protection
Light
Ventilation and lighting assessment for buildings
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