GENERAL AND OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE
There are no pre-requisite constraints. However, knowledge of Physics, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, are recommended. Understanding of the written English language is intended to be established.
Final written exam. The exam will focus on questions related to the course program to define the level of learning and the ability to understand the topics, the terminological property, the ability to apply the acquired knowledge, as well as the communication skills in relation to the theoretical bases of the prevention and risk assessment for health and the environment.
AIM OF THE COURSE
The course aims to provide the student with the knowledge about the general principles of prevention and hygiene in general environments and in occupational settings. The course also aims to provide knowledge relating to the concepts of risk assessment for human health and the environment.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. know the concepts of safety and prevention as regards the formal, regulatory and substantive aspects
2. know the main environmental (chemical, physical and biological) risk agents and the methods of exposure to these risk agents in the living and working environments
3. know the main study methods (sampling, monitoring, analysis, and exposure assessment) for these the risk factors;
4. know the principles of risk assessment and the main implementation measures for the protection of human health and the environment
The topics are:
• General concepts [4 hours] of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. Concepts of hazard, exposure, risk and harm, framing the main transversal risk factors in the workplace [4 hours]
• Chemical risks [24 hours]:
- risk agent classification (CLP);
- risk assessment process;
- TLV and limit values;
- environmental monitoring:
- sampling strategies;
- environmental monitoring: gas and vapors;
- environmental monitoring: dusts and aerosols;
- other environmental monitoring systems;
- biological monitoring (Reference values, susceptibility). "
• Physical risks [8 hours]:
- occupational exposure assessment to noise and vibrations,
- microclimate assessment in workplace
• Biological Risks [6 hours]
- classification and general aspects
- methods for monitoring
• Other topics [6 hours]
- Indoor air quality (IAQ);
Frontal teaching, with slide support. Case studies and real case images are presented for all topics.
The lectures combine a robust theoretical approach with the discussion of case studies. During the lessons, the teacher constantly encourages interaction with students, through moments of discussion and shared analysis of the issues presented, in order to stimulate and develop the ability of critical analysis and to make interdisciplinary relationships.
The Professor is available to receive students in the classroom before and after the lessons and in his office (via Monte Generoso, Ex Colonia Agricola, Varese), by appointment by request by e-mail (domenico.cavallo@uninsubria.it)