SAFE07030 2019 Occupational Hygiene Physical Agents
Full Title
Occupational Hygiene Physical Agents
Transcript Title
Occupational Hygiene Physical
Code
SAFE07030
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
SAFE - Safety Studies
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
07 - Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Edel Costello, Margaret McCallig
Programme Membership
SG_SOCCU_J07 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.
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Identify, describe and apply the fundamental scientific concepts and principles of occupational hygiene, occupational hygiene hazard classification and recognition and workplace exposure standards.
2.
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Calculate doses and exposures to various hazards.
3.
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Explain and evaluate systematic approaches to assessing and controlling physical occupational hygiene hazards in the workplace.
4.
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Describe the underlying concepts and principles of relevant instrumentation and to operate selected instrumentation.
5.
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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
The students will be exposed to a blend of learning activities e.g. on-line lectures (via Adobe Connect), independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address various student learning needs. Moodle will be used to upload educational material (e.g. powerpoint presentations, recordings of on-line lectures and supplementary reading material) and as a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals).
The online delivery will be blended with workshops to bring learners together to facilitate group learning.
Module Assessment Strategies
Final theory : 50% Continuous assessment: 50%
Regular MCQs will be undertaken through Moodle, and assignment uploads through Moodle.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat assignments will be available on Moodle, subject to IT Sligo Procedure on late submissions, Application for extension of continuous assessment deadline
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
50 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
50 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCQ 1 | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 10 % | Week 4 | 1,2 |
| 2 | Workshop Assignment | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 10 % | Week 8 | 1,4 |
| 3 | Take home assignment | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 30 % | Week 12 | 1,2,3,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 50 % | Week 15 | 1,2,3,4 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Not Specified | Online Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Workshop / Seminar | Not Specified | Workshop | 2.5 | Once Per Semester | 0.17 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 1.17 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
South, T. 2004. Managing Noise and Vibration at Work, A practical guide to assessment, measurement and control.
Tranter, M. 2004. Occupational Hygiene and Risk Management., Allen and Unwin
McMullan R. 2002, Environmental Science in Buildings, Palgrave Macmillan
Harrington J M and Gardiner K, ed, (2005), ;Occupational Hygiene , Blackwell Scientific Punblications
Wald P H(Ed), G. M. Stave 2001, Physical and Biological Hazards of the Workplace , Wiley‑Interscience, ISBN‑10: 0471386472
Alan Martin (Author), Samuel A. Harbison , 2006, An Introduction to Radiation Protection, Hodder Arnold Publication; ,ISBN‑10: 0340885432
Journal Resources
As directed in lecture material.
URL Resources