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Course Objectives
This course aims to equip the delegates with the required knowledge and skills on how to conduct gas testing when working in confined spaces and performing hot work activities with anticipated flammable atmosphere. The delegates will also learn about the implications of statutory requirements related to gas testing, use of monitoring equipment, and documenting and interpreting of the results.
Course Title
Thermal Environment
Code
Level
Pre-requisites
Course Manterial
Course Overview
Code
OHTA502
Level
Intermediate
Pre-requisites
None
Course Manterial
Course manual available from OH learning.com
Course Overview
This course aims to:
Provide the student with a sound understanding of the effects of the thermal environment on people, and the means of assessing and controlling the risks associated with thermal stress.
Provide the student with a sound understanding of the effects of the thermal environment on people, and the means of assessing and controlling the risks associated with thermal stress.
Learning Outcomes
On completing this course successfully, the student will be able to:
- Identify sources of thermal stress within the working environment.
- Understand the nature of thermal strain on the body.
- Make an assessment of the thermal environment through appropriate measurement and other means.
- Evaluate the likely risk from exposure to thermal stress.
- Suggest appropriate control approaches for the thermal environment.
Course Content
- The Thermal Spectrum
- Principles
- Effects of Temperature Extremes
- Thermal Comfort
- Evaluation of Hot Environments
- Control of Hot Environments
- Thermal Surveys
- Evaluation of Cold Environments
- Control of Cold Environments
- Approaches to Risk Assessment
Course Format
Normally run as a 5-day taught course [minimum 45 hours including practical/demonstration sessions, lectures, tutorials, guided reading, overnight questions and examination].
A multi-choice question (MCQ) examination will be held on day-5 which is an open book examination based on the student manual. On successful completion of each module, students receive an OHTA Certificate for that module.
A multi-choice question (MCQ) examination will be held on day-5 which is an open book examination based on the student manual. On successful completion of each module, students receive an OHTA Certificate for that module.
Who should attend
Health and Safety Professionals, Occupational Health Specialists, People wanting to enter the field of Occupational Hygiene, Occupational Specialists.
Technicians and Technoligist who carry out measurements and testing in the workplace