MPH2044

Physical environment

(MED)

Dr B Hocking

6 hours per day over 5 days

Synopsis: Physical hazards encountered in the occupational and general environment and the methods of recognition, evaluation and control that may be applied to them. Noise and vibration, ionising and non-ionising radiation, thermal environment, pressure effects, dusts, biomechanics, physical design of tasks, task physiology and perception.

Assessment: Pre-test + Assignment + Final examination