The objective of the Occupational Medicine module is to present, in a concise and effective form for learning purposes, both a general overview of the scientific, ethical and regulatory aspects of health and safety at work, and in-depth analysis on specific topics of particular interest and relevance for the protection of workers' health.
Course Prerequisites
Knowledge of applied physics, human anatomy and human physiology.
Teaching Methods
The course is organized in frontal lessons.
Assessment Methods
The final exam will be written, through a multiple choice questionnaire. The evaluation criteria will take into account the level of knowledge of the subject, the understanding of scientific terminology and the ability to establish logical connections between the topics.
Texts
Material for exam preparation such as slides or notes will be provided.
Contents
General information on workplace hygiene. Occupational hygiene and medicine. Risk and risk factors. General information on physical risk factors. General information on chemical risk factors; principles of toxicology. General nformation on biological risk factors. Damage from work: accidents at work and occupational diseases Preventive strategies Occupational risks in healthcare facilities. Traumatisms. Fatigue; risks from posture and lifting. Visual engagement. Microclimatic conditions; high and low temperatures. Noise. Vibrations. Electricity. Ionizing radiations. Ultraviolet rays. Chemical agents. Infections and infestations. Work-related stress.
