University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 10

This module aims to provide students with the fundamental principles of Occupational Hygiene and Environmental assessment. Students will develop specific skills and competencies to anticipate, evaluate and control occupational and environmental hazards through practical application.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Understand the role of occupational and environmental assessment in protecting the health and well being of the worker and the community
  2. Anticipate exposure risks to the worker and the environment arising from biological, chemical and physical hazards at work
  3. Assess exposure risk arising from the presence of physical, chemical and biological hazards in the work environment
  4. Select and apply appropriate measurement tools and protocols for assessing occupational and environmental hazards
  5. Analyse and interpret occupational exposure data and environmental assessment data
  6. Investigate, recommend and implement suitable exposure controls
  7. Appreciate the need for continuous professional development in this area
  8. Communicate the results from occupational and environmental assessments both orally and in written format
Assessments
  • Written Assessment (70%)
  • Continuous Assessment (30%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "Monitoring for health hazards at work." by J.W. Cherrie, R.M. Howie and S. Semple
    Publisher: Blackwell Science.
  2. "Occupational Hygiene" by K. Gardiner and J.M. Harrington
  3. "An Introduction to Local Exhaust Ventilation" by HSE Guidance Note HSG37
    Publisher: HSE Books
  4. "Maintenance, Examination, and Testing of Local Exhaust Ventilation" by HSE Guidance Note HSG54
    Publisher: HSE Books
  5. "The Thermal Environment, Science Reviews Ltd." by British Occupational Hygiene Society
  6. "Controlling Noise at Work" by HSE Books
  7. "Hand arm Vibration The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations" by n/a
    Publisher: HSE Books
The above information outlines module EP505: "Occupational Hygiene" and is valid from 2017 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.