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Course Description:
This course introduces concepts and a practical guide to recognizing, preventing, and treating work-related and environmentally-induced injuries and diseases. Occupational diseases and the toxicological implications of workplace exposure and basic response principles are reviewed. Students will become acquainted with health and safety legislation and other occupational and safety standards and guidelines. By the end of the course, students are expected to undertake an audit of the hazards in one workplace and institute a health promotion campaign in that workplace.
A. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOS):
The student will be able to:
B. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOS) - GENERAL
The student will be able to:
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C. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOS) – SPECIFIC
The student will be able to:
General SLO 1: . Describe the essential elements of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) 1974 and responsibilities of workers, managers, and employers.
Student Learning Outcomes |
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1.1. Describe the major components and elements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
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Group discussions and oral reports to be graded according to a specified rubric |
General SLO 2: Explain the major aspects of recognition, evaluation and control/ prevention phases of an Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) program.
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Assessment strategies |
.1. Define OH&S program.
2.5. Explain why there is a need for a workplace health and safety committee. 2.6. Provide justifications for the establishment of the correct work procedures and explain how to establish such procedures. 2.7. Discuss the importance of orientations and training programs for the workers. 2.8. Explain the aims of workplace inspections and how to report, record and investigate possible hazards. 2.9. Describe how medical aid and first aid programs can be established. 2.10. Outline the basic steps in the implementation and evaluation of an OH&S program. |
Group discussions and oral reports to be graded according to a specified rubric |
General SLO 3: Describe the most common diseases that affect workers in different occupational environments and the factors associated with the occurrence of disease.
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3.1. List the most common zoonotic diseases and conditions observed in different occupations.
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Groups discussions to be graded according to a specified rubric
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General SLO 4: Conduct walk-through surveys of workplaces to identify major hazards and prepare a report on the findings.
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4.1. Discuss the importance of recognizing health hazards in a workplace.
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Groups discussions and oral reports to be graded according to a specified rubric
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D. COURSE CONTENT
F. REQUIRED TEXT AND COURSE MATERIALS
Barry SL. et al. (2005). Occupational and environmental health: Recognizing and reventing disease and injury(5th Ed.). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins. (or most recent edition).
G. REFERENCE MATERIALS
Stranks SW. (2001). A manager’s guide to health and safety at work (6th Ed.). London, England: Kogan Page Ltd. (or most recent edition).
Micronesia’s Health & Safety at Work Act
Snashall, D. (1999). ABC of work related disorders. Sudburry, Massachusetts: BMJ Publishing Group. (or most recent edition).
Tillman C (2007). Principles of occupational health and hygiene - An introduction. New South Wales, Australia: Allen&Unwin. (or most recent edition).
Stellman JM. (1998). Encyclopaedia of occupational health and safety Vol. I, II, III, IV(4th Ed.). Geneva, Switzerland: International Labour Office ( or most recent edition).
H. INSTRUCTIONAL COST
none
I. EVALUATION
none
J. CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
None
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