Seminars on Occupational Hygiene

Code:

MESHO0004

Acronym:

SHO

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Safety and Hygiene Engineering

Instance: 2017/2018 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://sigarra.up.pt/feup/pt/ucurr_geral.ficha_uc_view?pv_ocorrencia_id=334798
Responsible unit:	Mining Engineering Department
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Occupational Safety and Hygiene Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MESHO	33	Plano de estudos oficial a partir de 2007/08	1	-	6	56	162
MIEA	0	Syllabus since 2006/07	5	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The aims of this course unit are: Knowledge - to know and distinguish the concept of Occupational Hygiene; CompreHension: to identify the main physical and chemical agents present in the workplace and, briefly, some biological agents; Application - to characterize protective measures against physical, chemical and biological agents; Synthesis - to define methods of analysis and to specific monitoring.

Learning outcomes and competences

 At the end of lective component of the UC, the student should be able to:

 

• To know and distinguish the concept of Occupational Hygiene;
• To identify the main physical and chemical agents present in the workplace and, briefly, some biological agents;
• To characterize protective measures against physical, chemical and biological agents;

 

To define methods of analysis and to specific monitoring.

 

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

n.a.

Program

Domains of Occupational Hygiene;

Chemical contamination;

Concepts of Toxicology;

Noise;

Vibration;

Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation;

Thermal Stress;

Methods and techniques for assessing and controlling exposure to physical agents;

Control of occupational atmospheres;

Biological hazards;

Legislation and regulations.

Mandatory literature

Miguel, Alberto Sérgio S. R. ; Manual de Higiene e Segurança do Trabalho, Porto Editora, 2010 (11th edition)

Comments from the literature

In addition it must be assumed mandatory literature all regulations and standards applicable.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical presentation, case presentations, and resolution of exercises. The questions asked by the students are clarified as they are raised.

Two tests are performed with the same weight.

Eligibility for exams: 90 % to obtain the Vocational Training Certificate;

75% according to general evaluation rules of FEUP.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	106,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

75% attendance in all classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

Two tests are performed with the same weight. The 2nd test will take place on the scheduled date for the 1st call of the examinations. There will be exam to students who do not achieve the goals of the curricular unit in the distributed evaluation.

Examinations or Special Assignments

n.a.

Internship work/project

n.a.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Evaluation with all the contents lected.

Classification improvement

Possibility for the student to repeat one of the tests at the time of appeal, if the classification in both tests is equal or higher than 7 points. If the classification in one of the tests is less than 7 points, the student will appeal over all subjects.

Observations

NOTE 1 - Students from MIEA course and extraordinary students who attend this UC in the circumstances referred as "Obtenção de Frequênica" have vacancy in the MESHO application in the 1st phase of the next school year. Conclusion of MESHO allows obtaining the Certificate of Professional Aptitude (CAP) Superios Technical of Work Safety Authority for Working Conditions (ACT). The assignment by the mentioned ACT CAP is subject to frequency in 90% of lessons.

NOTE 2 - Students from MIEA course who attend this UC will have the possibility of concluding MESHO in one school year.