MPH2044

Physical environment

Dr B Hocking

2 hours per week over 14 weeks

Synopsis The aim of this subject is to give students an understanding of the various physical hazards encountered in the occupational and general environment and to demonstrate 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 will be covered.

Assessment Multiple-choice questions: 50% 2000-word assignment: 50%

Prescribed texts

Grantham D L Occupational health and hygiene: Guidebook for the WHSO Grantham, 1992
Grandjeans E Fitting the task to the man Taylor and Francis, 1988