Course topics include identification and evaluation of health hazards and their sources of exposure, health hazard information, evaluation of exposure, and engineering and work practice controls. Students participate in workshops on evaluation and abatement of workplace health hazards. Upon course completion, students will have the ability to understand common health hazards in the workplace and methods for controlling and abating these hazards. This course is designed as an awareness course for employers and employees.
Course topics include identification and evaluation of health hazards and their sources of exposure, health hazard information, evaluation of exposure, and engineering and work practice controls. Students participate in workshops on evaluation and abatement of workplace health hazards. Upon course completion, students will have the ability to understand common health hazards in the workplace and methods for controlling and abating these hazards. This course is designed as an awareness course for employers and employees.
Identify common workplace health hazards, including chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks. Understand exposure pathways and how various hazards affect worker health over the short and long term. Apply basic controls such as PPE, engineering measures, and safe work practices to reduce health risks. Recognize early warning signs of health-related hazards and follow proper reporting procedures.
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