Semester: 2
Number of Credits: 4
 

 

Course Description

Understanding of advanced concepts of occupational safety and hygiene. Chemical hazards in industries. Hazardous substances in industries and their target organs. Respiratory disorders -pneumoconiosis. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Occupational Illness vs. Work -Related. HIV/Aids as a work place issue. ILO Code of Practice on HIV/Aids and the world of work. Policy and legislation for impacting HIV/Aids in the workplace. ILO Conventions (Health and Safety).

 

Assessment

Course work: written reports                                                 50%.
Final examination: One three-hour written paper                 50%.
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