Health and Safety at Workplace
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IYTA0305 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-YT 2010 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2010-2011) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Niemelä, Riitta |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
The student knows chemical, physical and biologigal risk factors appearing at work environment and the responsibility issues related to them. The student can perform measurements related to the quality of work environment
Student's Workload
The total amount of student's work is 54 h, which contains 28 h of contact studies.
Contents
Chemical safety and basics of toxicology. Dust, radiation, noise, microbes at work environment. Risk assessment and measurements. Occupational health and safety legislation. Laboratory exercise on the indoor air quality at work.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Eila Riikonen ym. (toim.), Työsuojelun perusteet, Työterveyslaitos, 2003 (suitable parts). Additionally materials provided by the lecturer.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, laboratory exercises, field visits, written course work.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: The student knows those subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming studies and working life.
Grade 3: The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.
Grade 5: The student is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.
Assessment Methods
Exam, reports on laboratory exercises and field visits. The student will also produce a written health and safety report on a selected work place and use thereby occupational health and safety literature related to the selected branch.