Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Occupational Hygiene 1: Chemical Aspects

• Unit Code

  OHS6144

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  A/Prof Sue REED

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Description

This is the first of three specialist units in occupational hygiene. In this unit students will be introduced to the discipline of occupational hygiene, its history and its place in todays world. Students will explore a range of topics that relate to the recognition of physical, chemical and biological hazards in the workplace, with a particular focus on chemical hazards.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

On-line delivery supported by discussion groups, study modules and prescribed texts with a compulsory 3 day on-campus workshop (Joondalup campus).

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded HST5144

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse the results from sampling for chemical based hazards and relate the findings with recommendations to both management and the workforce.
2. Categorise the chemical, physical, ergonomic and biological work related hazards that may impact on the health of workers.
3. Critically evaluate the development and implementation of work related exposure standards used in industry.
4. Prioritise work related hazards based on the severity of potential health impacts.
5. Select and use sampling equipment to assess chemical exposures according to the appropriate standard method/s.
6. Select the appropriate methods for chemical monitoring commonly undertaken in Australia and describe the analytical techniques to be used.
7. The history of occupational hygiene in Australia.

Unit Content

1. Assessment of chemical exposures and potential health impact.
2. Biological monitoring in the workplace.
3. Chemical hazards including physical states (solids, liquids, vapours & gases, airborne particulates, dusts, fibres, fumes & mists).
4. Exposure standards (determination, use and application).
5. Identification of appropriate chemical sampling techniques and standard sampling methodologies.
6. Identification of workplace hazards through process overview (raw materials, by-products & waste), literature review (including standards), walk-through and preliminary surveys.
7. Measurement of chemical exposures using standard sampling techniques
8. Safety Data Sheets and Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & Restriction of Chemicals (REACh)
9. The history of the discipline of occupational hygiene.

Additional Learning Experience Information

On line modules and tutorials supported by discussion groups and a 3 day workshop to develop practical skills.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Core Reading(s)

• John Cherrie, R. H., & Semple, S. (2010). Monitoring for health hazards at work (4th ed., pp. xxiv, 296 ). New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons.
• Patty, F. A., Rose V. E., & B., C. (2011). Patty's industrial hygiene (6th ed.). Hoboken, N.J: Wiley.
• (2013). Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene: An Introduction (2nd ed., p. 0). Allen & Unwin.

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