ID:
503539
Duration (hours):
16
CFU:
2
SSD:
MEDICINA DEL LAVORO
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Secondo Semestre (02/03/2026 - 12/06/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The objective of the course is to transmit the basic information necessary for a prevention technician to understand the organization and implementation of chemical and biological risk monitoring in the field. The expected learning outcomes are as follows:
1. Knowledge of sampling and monitoring techniques of the main chemical and biological pollutants according to the provisions of Decree 81/2008
2. Understanding of the functioning of the devices used for the measurement of chemical and biological risk
3. Development of basic skills to reprocess and interpret the results of a monitoring to be included in the risk assessment document
1. Knowledge of sampling and monitoring techniques of the main chemical and biological pollutants according to the provisions of Decree 81/2008
2. Understanding of the functioning of the devices used for the measurement of chemical and biological risk
3. Development of basic skills to reprocess and interpret the results of a monitoring to be included in the risk assessment document
Course Prerequisites
The course does not require specific prerequisites.
Teaching Methods
Lectures supported by power point slides. For each topic, the lessons are organized into the following parts:
1. Regulatory framework: the section illustrates the main regulatory aspects, and in particular the reference articles of Decree 81/2008 for the subject matter.
2. Measurement techniques and monitoring devices: it is planned to illustrate the operating principles of the main measurement and sampling instruments
3. Indicators: description of the indicators that can be obtained from the monitoring illustrated and how to interpret the data collected according to the indications prescribed by Decree 81/2008 and in the reference regulations
4. Practical examples: description of real case studies through images or videos to illustrate the monitoring processes starting from the definition of the measurement strategy up to the interpretation of the data.
1. Regulatory framework: the section illustrates the main regulatory aspects, and in particular the reference articles of Decree 81/2008 for the subject matter.
2. Measurement techniques and monitoring devices: it is planned to illustrate the operating principles of the main measurement and sampling instruments
3. Indicators: description of the indicators that can be obtained from the monitoring illustrated and how to interpret the data collected according to the indications prescribed by Decree 81/2008 and in the reference regulations
4. Practical examples: description of real case studies through images or videos to illustrate the monitoring processes starting from the definition of the measurement strategy up to the interpretation of the data.
Assessment Methods
The exam consists in an oral interview organized in two parts:
1. Presentation by the student of a paper necessary to take the exam: description of a monitoring set-up for one of the types of company indicated by the teacher
2. Oral discussion on the topics covered in class
1. Presentation by the student of a paper necessary to take the exam: description of a monitoring set-up for one of the types of company indicated by the teacher
2. Oral discussion on the topics covered in class
Texts
The course is based on the didactic material and on the handouts provided by the teacher. In addition, during the course of the lectures, the teacher will provide further references to the Guidelines for in-field monitoring on the portals INAIL, OSHA (European Agency for Safety at Work), ECHA (European Chemical Agency).
Contents
The course program includes an overview of the chemical risk assessment methods, with insights into the sampling strategies of chemical and microbiological agents.
In particular, the main specific topics covered are briefly described below:
1. Main definitions given in the reference standards
2. REACH regulation:
2.1 Criteria for classification of substances
2.2 Meaning of the registration according to the regulation
3. CLP regulation: extended safety data sheets and exposure scenarios
4. Chemical risk assessment:
4.1 Elements of risk assessment
4.2 Properties of chemicals
4.3 Risk analysis methodology
4.4 The evaluators: characteristics and professional skills
5. Chemical risk monitoring
5.1 Legislative references and standards
5.2 Routes of exposure
5.3 Sampling strategies
6. Measurement equipment
6.1 Sampling in fixed and personal locations
6.2 Evaluation of inhalation exposure
6.3 Active and passive sampling: principles and sampling systems
6.4 Sampling methods for dust and fibers
6.5 Sampling methods for gases and vapors
6.6 The reference limits and data interpretation
7. Biological Monitoring:
7.1 Exposure biomarkers for the main chemical contaminants
8 Monitoring of biological risk:
8.1 Reference legislation
8.2 Sampling and measurement techniques
In particular, the main specific topics covered are briefly described below:
1. Main definitions given in the reference standards
2. REACH regulation:
2.1 Criteria for classification of substances
2.2 Meaning of the registration according to the regulation
3. CLP regulation: extended safety data sheets and exposure scenarios
4. Chemical risk assessment:
4.1 Elements of risk assessment
4.2 Properties of chemicals
4.3 Risk analysis methodology
4.4 The evaluators: characteristics and professional skills
5. Chemical risk monitoring
5.1 Legislative references and standards
5.2 Routes of exposure
5.3 Sampling strategies
6. Measurement equipment
6.1 Sampling in fixed and personal locations
6.2 Evaluation of inhalation exposure
6.3 Active and passive sampling: principles and sampling systems
6.4 Sampling methods for dust and fibers
6.5 Sampling methods for gases and vapors
6.6 The reference limits and data interpretation
7. Biological Monitoring:
7.1 Exposure biomarkers for the main chemical contaminants
8 Monitoring of biological risk:
8.1 Reference legislation
8.2 Sampling and measurement techniques
Course Language
Italian
Degrees
Degrees
ENVIRONMENT AND WORKPLACE PREVENTION TECHNIQUES
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years
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