Chemical Factors in the Work Environment
Course offered :
- Current semester
- Next semester
| Number of credits | 9 |
| Course offered (semester) | Spring |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
Students admitted to a Master`s degree Programme may join this course. A good Bachelor`s degree in Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences or Natural Sciences. Good knowledge of English.
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes:
At the end of the course, the students shall
- have knowledge about toxicology, health effects and physical/chemical properties of chemical hazards such as aerosols, fibres, gases and vapours
- know the main chemical hazards in selected industries
- know the principles of risk assessment
- be able to plan exposure assessments in selected industries
- be able to select and use appropriate methods and strategies for air sampling of chemical hazards
- understand the principles for analysis of air samples
- have knowledge about recommended occupational exposure limit values
- be able to evaluate results from sampling of chemical hazards
- be able to give feedback (report and presentation) to the industry after exposure assessment
- be able to search for relevant literature within toxicology, chemical hazards and exposure assessment
Contact Information
Department for Global Public Health and Primary Care, Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Course coordinator: Magne Bråtveit
Tel: 55586073; e-mail: magne.bratveit@isf.uib.no
Language of Instruction
English
Contents
To introduce the basic concepts of monitoring chemical factors.
Assessment / Examination Format
Essay
Course offered (semester)
Spring
Language of Instruction
English
Course Unit Level
Master
Aim and Content
Aim:
To introduce the basic concepts of assessing chemical factors in the work environment.
Contents:
- Air pollution in the working atmosphere
- Industrial toxicology
- Methods for air measurements
- Sampling and analysis
- Occupational hygiene standards
- Excursions and exercises
- Calculation, interpretation and presentation of results
- Writing of report based on results from the exercises
- Dermal exposure
- Biological measurements
- Risk assessment; terminology, principles and methods
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes:
At the end of the course, the students shall
- have knowledge about toxicology, health effects and physical/chemical properties of chemical hazards such as aerosols, fibres, gases and vapours
- know the main chemical hazards in selected industries
- know the principles of risk assessment
- be able to plan exposure assessments in selected industries
- be able to select and use appropriate methods and strategies for air sampling of chemical hazards
- understand the principles for analysis of air samples
- have knowledge about recommended occupational exposure limit values
- be able to evaluate results from sampling of chemical hazards
- be able to give feedback (report and presentation) to the industry after exposure assessment
- be able to search for relevant literature within toxicology, chemical hazards and exposure assessment
Pre-requirements
Students admitted to a Master`s degree Programme may join this course. A good Bachelor`s degree in Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences or Natural Sciences. Good knowledge of English.
Teaching Methods
Teaching methods:
Lectures, group work, student presentations, work place visits/field work, exposure measurements
Compulsory Requirements
Field exercise including group work.
Assessment methods
Written exam (3h) and student presentation
Grading Scale
Grading scale A-F
Contact Information
Department for Global Public Health and Primary Care, Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Course coordinator: Magne Bråtveit
Tel: 55586073; e-mail: magne.bratveit@isf.uib.no