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Prevention of Workplace Hazards

Compliance, Quality and Health and Safety 45 hours

Introduction

The occupational health and safety This is a matter of great importance. In the field of occupational risk prevention, it is necessary to be aware of the various measures for preventing risks arising from the workplace. With this training initiative in Prevention of Workplace Hazards Students will be able to function effectively within the sector and analyse the existing risks in the workplace and identify the main risks to workers, and establish the intervention procedures necessary to control exposure to them by applying the relevant legislation.

Objectives

  • To analyse the existing risks in the workplace and identify the main risks to workers.

  • Set the intervention procedures necessary to control exposure to them by applying the relevant regulations.

  • Identify the main causes fires and the hazards to be prepared for.

  • Understanding the symptoms and causes of sick building syndrome.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. WORKPLACES: BUILDINGS, FACILITIES AND SERVICES

  1. Workplaces: structural conditions, tidiness, cleanliness and maintenance, toilet facilities and work areas. Confined spaces
  2. Safety signage
  3. Knowledge and application of the relevant regulations

TEACHING UNIT 2. MICROCLIMATE: COLD, HEAT, HUMIDITY AND THERMAL COMFORT.

  1. Concepts
  2. Assessment methods
  3. Heat
  4. Cold
  5. Applicable preventive measures
  6. Knowledge and application of the relevant regulations

TEACHING UNIT 3. FIRE AND EXPLOSION

  1. Main causes of fires and factors to watch out for
  2. Preventative measures
  3. Fire detection and fire-fighting equipment

TEACHING UNIT 4. LIGHTING

  1. Concepts
  2. Lighting conditions
  3. Health risks caused by poor lighting
  4. Assessment criteria
  5. Preventive measures for designing well-lit workplaces
  6. Emergency lighting in workplaces

TEACHING UNIT 5. ELECTRICAL RISKS

  1. Concepts
  2. Types of electrical contacts; the effects of electricity on the body
  3. Safety measures to prevent electric shock

TEACHING UNIT 6. SICK BUILDING SYNDROME

  1. Symptoms
  2. Causes
  3. Ventilation and air conditioning

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