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UQU Programs
Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Hygiene Field Surveys

OHS4203
4 hours English

Occupational Hygiene Field Surveys

Occupational Hygiene Field Surveys
OHS3308 Workplace Hazards and Control 2
4 hours One requisite
1 Field visit to a large scale construction site to assess hazards and inspect use of personal protective equipment. (Desk work, and group work for report writing)
2 Field visit to a noisy industry (e.g. textile) to assess noise and inspect hearing protection. (Desk work, and group work for report writing)
3 Field visit to a chemical industry (e.g. textile) to assess noise and inspect hearing protection. (Desk work, and group work for report writing) / Presentation and discussion
4 Field visit to civil defense office to assess their activities during Hajj and Umra. (Desk work, and group work for report writing)
5 Field visit to a workplace to assess ventilations system. (Desk work, and group work for report writing) / Presentation and discussion
1.1 Mapped to: K2

Identify the health hazards that may result from work processes, operations and equipment.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Assignments Practical session
Assessment Methods Examination Assignments
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Review hierarchy of control methods in the work environment.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Assignments Practical session
Assessment Methods Examination Assignments
1.3 Mapped to: K1, K2

Describe the possible routes of agent entry into the human body, and the effects that such agents and other factors may have on health.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Assignments Practical session
Assessment Methods Examination Assignments
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Assess workers’ exposure to potentially harmful agents and factors.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Assignments Practical session
Assessment Methods Examination Assignments
2.2 Mapped to: S1, S3

Evaluate work processes and methods, eliminating exposures, and reducing them to acceptable levels.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Assignments Practical session
Assessment Methods Examination Assignments
2.3 Mapped to: S1, S2

Explain various agents and factors and their integration in occupational hygiene practices.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Assignments Practical session
Assessment Methods Examination Assignments
2.4 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3, S4

Develop risk assessment techniques at diverse workplaces/sites.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Assignments Practical session
Assessment Methods Examination Assignments Presentation
3.1 Mapped to: V1, V2

Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team while adhering to ethical and legal requirements.

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing, Group interaction, Problem solving, Group assignments, Group projects
Assessment Methods Presentation Assignments
Assessment
Weight
Quiz
5%
Midterm Exam
20%
Assignments
10%
Presentations
5%
Final Practical
20%
Final Exam
40%
Total
100%