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Workplace Health and Safety

Unit code: PUB112
Contact hours: 4 per week
Credit points: 12
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Introduces students to the basic concepts and theoretical framework of occupational health and safety such that they can identify health and safety problems in the workplace; be aware of strategies for dealing with such problems; and become familiar with the legislation, government agencies and health personnel associated with the working environment. Topics covered will include the physical, chemical and biological environments, and ergonomics. The students will also develop knowledge and skills associated with the actual measurement of the physical and chemical working environment and evaluation of the data collected.


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