Healthy Working Environment
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IYA0202 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-YT 2007 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Laaja, Martti |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2008-08-25 – 2008-10-25 | Riitta Niemelä | Finnish | 2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31 |
| 4 | 2009-03-09 – 2009-05-02 | Riitta Niemelä | Finnish | 2009-02-16 – 2009-03-15 |
Learning Outcomes
The student acknowledges and gets acquainted with the measuring and abatement methods of chemical, physical and biological issues causing health hazards in the work environment.
Contents
Chemical safety and basics of toxicology. Dust, particles, noise and microbes in work environment. Risk assessment and measuring methods. Laboratory demonstrations of microbe and particle measurements, ventilation measuring, and chemical analyses of indoor air pollutants.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Riikonen, Eila et al. 2003. Työsuojelun perusteet. Työterveyslaitos. (suitable parts)
Current material collected by the lecturer.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, laboratory exercises, excursion, assignment.
Assessment Methods
Numeric assessment. Exam, laboratory exercises and excursion report. Additionally the student writes a report about his/her training placement concentrating on work environment issues.