MPH2022

Assessment and control of workplace hazards ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr D Goddard

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: How to recognise, evaluate and control hazards in workplaces arising from substances, sound, radiation and micro-organisms. Principles and practice of occupational hygiene including the use of simple instruments, ventilation, microbiological safety, radiation safety, personal protective clothing and workplace substances laws. Hygienic standards and their various forms and notations. The difficulties of assessing prior exposures for medico-legal and epidemiological purposes.

Assessment: Web-based tasks + Assignments + Examination

Contact Hours: 20 hours contact over 4 days

Off-campus attendance requirements: 20 hours contact over 4 days