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Course Module Information
Course Modules
PH5107: Monitoring for Health Hazards at Work
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
This module aims to provide students with an introduction to skills required to anticipate, evaluate and control workplace hazards
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the importance of the role of exposure measurment within the Health and Safety Function
- Identify, locate and interpret health and safety legislation, guidance and standards relevent to the measurement and control of workplace hazards
- Describe techniques used to evaluate exposure risk from physical, chemical and biological hazards in the work environment
- Interpret and communicate occupational exposure data
- Appreciate the need for suitable workplace exposure control
- Appreciate the need for continuous professional development and the role of professional ethics in this area
Assessments
- Written Assessment (70%)
- Continuous Assessment (30%)
Teachers
- MARIE COGGINS:
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- MARK FOLEY:
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- REBECCA NOLAN:
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- BERNIE DALY:
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- CAIT FAHY:
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- Leanne Cox:
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Reading List
- "Monitoring for health hazards at work." by J.W. Cherrie, R.M. Howie and S. Semple.
Publisher: Blackwell Science. - "Occupational Hygiene" by K. Gardiner and J.M. Harrington (Ed’s)
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.