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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
Health Effects of Hazardous Substances
Code
Level
Pre-requisites
Course Manterial
Course Overview
Code
OHTA507
Level
Intermediate
Pre-requisites
None
Course Manterial
Course manual available from OH learning.com
Course Overview
This course aims to:
The course introduces the principles of toxicology, physiology, and epidemiology. The course covers the main types of harmful effects to target organs from exposure to chemical hazards at work.
The course introduces the principles of toxicology, physiology, and epidemiology. The course covers the main types of harmful effects to target organs from exposure to chemical hazards at work.
Learning Outcomes
- Attendees will be able to define commonly used toxicological terms.
- Describe the main routes by which hazardous substances can enter the body, and the factors which influence their absorption, distribution, storage, and elimination.
- Describe the main sources of information on hazardous substances and processes.
- Describe the main features of the principal target organs affected by hazardous substances at work, and the factors which influence the degree of harm.
- Carry out basic interpretation of the results from epidemiological studies.
Course Content
- Basic Principles of Toxicology
- Physiology and Target Organs
- Epidemiology
- Health Effects and Industrial Processes
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