Available in 2013
| WebLearn GradSchool | Semester 1 |
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Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Develops a conceptual framework for toxicology and knowledge and skills relevant to the practice of occupational hygiene in hazard identification, risk assessment and control of the work environment. Topics include:
toxicological terminology; toxico-kinetics and toxico-dynamics; toxicological testing methods; toxicity of specific groups of industrial chemicals; environmental and biological monitoring; setting and using hygiene standards; methods for monitoring environmental pollutants; strategies for the control of environmental pollutants; conducting and reporting on hygiene surveys. This course is offered in distance learning mode only.
| Objectives | By the end of the course students will be able to: 1. discuss the role of the hygienist in the assessment and control of the work environment; 2. explain key toxicological terms such as dose, effect, response, toxico-kinetics and toxico-dynamics; 3. demonstrate an awareness of factors influencing toxicity; 4. outline methods of testing for toxicity; 5. outline the toxicity of specific groups of industrial chemicals; 6. compare and contrast the roles of environmental and biological monitoring in workplace assessment; 7. demonstrate an awareness of the factors involved in determining hygiene standards and describe the types and applicability of hygiene standards used in Australia; 8. describe the principles of operation and methods of use of a range of instruments for monitoring environmental pollutants; 9. outline strategies for the control of environmental pollutants. |
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| Content | Major topics include: 1. Principles and scope of occupational hygiene; 2. Key terms and concepts in toxicology; 3. Toxico-kinetics, toxico-dynamics and toxicological interactions; 4. Overview of toxciological testing methods; 5. Toxicity of selected solvents, gases, metals and other particulates; 6. Reproductive toxicology; 7. Environmental and biological monitoring; 8. Setting and using hygiene standards for air contaminants; 9. Principles and practice of measuring airborne gases, vapours and particulates; 10. Environmental control - principles of exhaust ventilation; 11. Environmental control - personal protective equipment; 12. Principles and practice of noise assessment and control; 13. The occupational hygiene survey. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | n/a | ||||||
| Transition | n/a | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Students undertaking this course should have a reasonable grasp of human bioscience. Advice on how to obtain information on human bioscience is provided for the benefit of students from non-biological backgrounds. | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based External Mode |
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| Teaching Methods | Self Directed Learning | ||||||
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| Contact Hours | Self Directed Learning: for 10 hour(s) per Week for Full Term | ||||||
| Timetables | 2013 Course Timetables for OHSE6020 |