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Occupational Safety and Safety in the Laboratory

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IYTA0308
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: I-YT 2011
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 1 (2011-2012)
Credits: 2 cr
Responsible Teacher: Laaja, Martti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
2I-YT-1N2011-08-29 – 2011-10-21Eija Iivari, Minna UimonenFinnish2011-08-19 – 2011-09-09

Learning Outcomes

The course consists of two parts. In the first part the student will obtain the knowledge required to pass the tests to obtain the Work Safety and Emergency First Aid certificates. The second part concentrates on adopting safe work practices for studies at the Environmental Laboratory of Vaasa Polytechnic.

Contents

Essential legislation about safety at work. Safety at work on a common workplace. Detection, assessment and abatement of work-related diseases. General work instructions on a workplace; central risk factors and their elimination. Being prepared for accidents and emergency first aid.

Essential legislation about safety at work particularly concerning safety in laboratory and basics about chemical edicts. Being prepared for accidents and emergency first aid. The premises, equipment, chemicals and work methods at the Environmental Laboratory of Vaasa Polytechnic.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Eila Riikonen et al. (ed.), Työsuojelun perusteet, Työterveyslaitos, 2003 (suitable parts).
Työturvallisuuskortti, kurssiaineisto, Työturvallisuuskeskus, 2003.
Hätäensiapukorttimateriaali.
SPR Erkki Yrjänheikki (ed.), Laboratorio kehittyvänä työympäristönä, Työterveyslaitos 1996 (suitable parts).

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exercises, laboratory exercises.

Assessment Methods

Two tests, one of each part of the course. Latter part also requires returning of home assignments and laboratory report.


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