OHSE2640 - Hygiene and Toxicology I*
Course Code | Course Name | Intake |
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OHSE2640 | Hygiene and Toxicology I* | Trimester 3 06 September 2021 40 credits |
Description
Develops a conceptual framework for toxicology and knowledge and skills relevant to the practice of occupational and environmental hygiene in hazard identification, risk assessment and control of the environment. Topics include: toxicological terminology; toxico-kinetics and toxico-dynamics; toxicological testing methods; toxicity of specify groups of industrial chemicals; environmental and biological monitoring; setting and using hygiene standards; methods for monitoring environmental pollutants, including noise; strategies for the control of environmental pollutants; and reporting on hygiene surveys.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
- Discuss the role of the hygienist in the assessment and control of the work environment;
- Explain key toxicological terms such as dose, effect, response, toxico-kinetics and toxico-dynamics;
- Demonstrate an awareness of factors influencing toxicity;
- Outline methods of testing for toxicity;
- Outline the toxicity of specific groups of industrial chemicals;
- Compare and contrast the roles of environmental and biological monitoring in workplace assessment;
- Demonstrate an awareness of the factors involved in determining hygiene standards and describe the types and applicability of hygiene standards used in Australia;
- Describe the principles of operation and methods of use of a range of instruments for monitoring environmental pollutants;
- Outline strategies for the control of environmental pollutants.
Content
Major topics include:
- Principles and scope of occupational and environmental hygiene;
- Key terms and concepts in toxicology;
- Toxico-kinetics, toxico-dynamics and toxicological interactions;
- Overview of toxicological testing methods;
- Toxicity of selected solvents, gases, metals and other particulates;
- Reproductive toxicology;
- Environmental and biological monitoring;
- Setting and using hygiene standards for air contaminants;
- Principles and practice of measuring airborne gases, vapours and particulates;
- Environmental control - principles of exhaust ventilation;
- Environmental control - personal protective equipment;
- Principles and practice of noise assessment and control;
- The occupational hygiene survey.
Requisite
Pre-requisite - successful completion of OHSE2630 and ENVS2620
Assessment Items
Written Assignment: Written Assignment
In Term Test: Occupational Hygiene Test
In Term Test: Toxicology Test
Final Examination: Written Formal Examination
Contact Hours
Face to Face on Campus 40 hour(s) per Term Full Term
*Pre-requisite course required