The italian regulations about, vibration, noise, infrasound and ultrasound are presented. Another section concerns the italian regulation of inizing radiation.
Course Prerequisites
The basic knowldge in mathematics and physics from high school is mandatory. The student should be able to understand the physical equations reported in laws and regulations. Therefore must be able to solve a first grade equation and keep in mind the notion of energy as capacity for doing work.
Teaching Methods
Classroom lectures and demonstration of hardware and software for measurements
Assessment Methods
Written examination with possibility of oral The oral is mandatory if the score of the written test is below 24/30. For indoor climate, vibration, noise, ultrasound and infrasound, the student shall prove to know: quantities and units, technical and legal regulations, possible effects in case of exceeding of exposure limits. For ionizing radiation: difference between irradiation, contamination and activation; roles and responsibilities for radiation protection, duties of the different roles in control of radon risk.
Texts
Frigerio F. – Giroletti E. Introduzione ai Rischi Fisici, Medea, 2013
Contents
Physical risks. Italian regulations for thermal comfort, heat stress and work with video display units. Vibration, noise, infrasound and ultrasound. ionizing radiation. Exposure to radon gas
Course Language
Italian
More information
If written examinations in classroom would be impossible due to health regulations, each candidate will present a slideshow on a subject of his/her own choice between the treated ones. An interview will follow on the subjects not addressed in the slideshow
