SAFE06028 2019 Occupational Hygiene Physical Agents
Full Title
Occupational Hygiene Physical Agents
Transcript Title
Occupational Hygiene Physical
Code
SAFE06028
Attendance
70 %
Subject Area
SAFE - Safety Studies
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
06 - Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Margaret Savage, Ossian Geraghty
Programme Membership
SG_SOCCU_B07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Science in Occupational Safety and Health
SG_SOCCU_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Safety and Health
SG_SOCCU_B07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health
Description
This is an introductory unit to the occupational hygiene area with the aim of equipping students with theoretical and practical knowledge of various occupational hygiene theory and techniques. The topics covered include the basis of occupational hygiene hazards in the work environment; occupational health; workplace exposure standards; sources of information as related to the physical hazards in the work environment; noise and vibration; lighting; thermal environment and pressure; radiation (ionising and non-ionising); controls for workplace health hazards.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Identify, describe and apply the fundamental scientific concepts and principles of occupational hygiene, occupational hygiene hazard classification and recognition and workplace exposure standards.
2.
Measure, calculate, and evaluate occupational exposures to various hazards.
3.
Explain and evaluate systematic approaches to assessing and controlling physical occupational hygiene hazards in the workplace.
4.
Describe the underlying concepts and principles of relevant instrumentation and to operate selected instrumentation.
5.
Collect, analyse and interpret virtual workplace data in a systematic way in order to assess a range of physical occupational hygiene hazards.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered full-time.
This will include lectures and practicals, augmented by independent learning and directed learning.
This approach is expected to address student learning needs.
Moodle may be used as a repository of educational resources and as a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals).
Module Assessment Strategies
This module is 40% Continuous Assessment and 60% Final Exam .
Practicals (25%) will be assessed throughout half of the Semester. Feedback using formative assessment will be ongoing via class discussions.
An individual theory CA (15%) will take place mid semester.
Final exam (60%) wil take place at the end of term.
Repeat Assessments
TBA as per examination board decisions.
Indicative Syllabus
Noise
properties of sound - frequency, loudness, timbre, fourier analysis, transmission, attenuation, absorbance, reverberation; impulse noise, measurementand instrumentation; monitoring, noise surveys; machinery noise; hygiene standards; noise control ,hearing protection.
Vibration
Basic concepts and principles, measurement and health effects of HAV & WBV
Ionising-Radiation
Science of radioactivity and the EM spectrum,Types of IR, dose units, dose limits, dosimetry, monitoring, personal monitors, record keeping. methods of protection, management of sources, transport, storage, use, waste control. Instrumentation
Non-Ionising-Radiation
Electromagnetic spectrum, relevant NIRs, examples of occurrence, health effects, dose limits.
Thermal Environment
Basic concepts and principles of heat in work place. Heat transfer and heat balance. Relative Humidity. Heat stress and strain. Measurement of the thermal environment; physiological measurements, thermal indices (heat, cold and comfort); hygiene standards; control of thermal comfort and stress - engineering, administrative, clothing; air conditioning.
Lighting
Basic concepts and principles of lighting in workplace.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 15 % | Week 7 | 1,2,3,4 |
| 2 | Practical Assessment | Practical | Assessment | 25 % | Week 12 | 1,2,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final examination. | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 60 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Tiered Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Supervision | Flat Classroom | Practical Noise & Vibration Measurement | 3 | Fortnightly | 1.50 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Self Study | 3.5 | Weekly | 3.50 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.50 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
2004 Managing Noise and Vibration at Work Routledge
ISBN 9780750663427 ISBN-13 0750663421
2004 Managing Noise and Vibration at Work Routledge
ISBN 9780750663427 ISBN-13 0750663421
Explains the implications of the legislation and how to comply with it. As well as providing the background theory necessary to make noise and vibration measurement it show show to plan a survey and make assessments, and contains practical information about measuring equipment and protection devices.
Required Reading
2004 Occupational Hygiene and Risk Management Allen & Unwin Australia
ISBN 1741143292 ISBN-13 9781741143294
2004 Occupational Hygiene and Risk Management Allen & Unwin Australia
ISBN 1741143292 ISBN-13 9781741143294
This second edition maintains its innovative approach to learning about the practice and principles of occupational hygiene and managing risk in the workplace. Updated to include new material on legislation and Australian and New Zealand standards with expanded sections on risk analysis and management.
Required Reading
1989-01-01 Environmental Science in Building Scholium International
ISBN 0333491173 ISBN-13 9780333491171
1989-01-01 Environmental Science in Building Scholium International
ISBN 0333491173 ISBN-13 9780333491171
Required Reading
2016-11-30 Physical and Biological Hazards of the Workplace John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 9781118928608 ISBN-13 1118928601
2016-11-30 Physical and Biological Hazards of the Workplace John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 9781118928608 ISBN-13 1118928601
"Provides updated information on protecting workers from proven and possible health risks from manual material handling, extremes of temperature and pressure, ionizing and non-ionizing (magnetic fields) radiation, shiftwork, and more"--
Required Reading
2010-05-17 Introduction to Radiation Protection Springer
ISBN 3642025854 ISBN-13 9783642025853
2010-05-17 Introduction to Radiation Protection Springer
ISBN 3642025854 ISBN-13 9783642025853
This account of sources of ionizing radiation and methods of radiation protection describes units of radiation protection, measurement techniques, biological effects, environmental radiation and many applications. Each chapter contains problems with solutions.
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
See Booklist
Journal Resources
Health & Safety Review
URL Resources
www.hsa.ie
www.hse.co.uk
www.osha.europa.eu
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
None