ISLA Santarém 15501

Chemical and Biological Agents

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The increasing complexity of work processes reinforces the importance of preventing hazards and risks associated with exposure to chemical and biological agents. Identifying and controlling these risks is essential to protect workers' health and ensure safe working conditions.   The implementation of preventive measures and occupational health and safety management systems contributes to reducing accidents and occupational diseases, promoting safer and more sustainable work environments.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1. Chemical agents   - Types and hazard classification   - Routes of penetration into the body   - Effects of exposure and exposure limit values and action levels   - Biological exposure indices   - Measuring instruments and their operating principles   - Sampling methodology and strategy   * Location of sample collection points   * Sampling duration and times   * Number and frequency of samples   * Statistical treatment of results   - Prevention and collective and individual protection measures   - Exposure to specific chemical agents   * Carcinogens, asbestos, lead, vinyl chloride   * Applicable legislation   2. Biological agents   - Notions of microbiology and epidemiology   - Classification - Hazards   - Effects of exposure   - Exposure assessment criteria   - Prevention and collective and individual protection measures   -  Applicable legislation
• ObjectivosObjectives

  The objectives of the discipline are:   - Identify the concepts of danger and risk. - Apply hazard identification methodologies. - Assess and control risks based on the sector of activity and jobs. - Size and adopt appropriate thread control measures for each assessed risk. - Design and implement a risk control plan. - Monitor a risk control plan.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Diéz, Faustino Menendez, et. al (2008).Formación Superior en Prevención de Riesgos Laborales, Lex Nova, Valladolid.   Freitas, L. C. (2011). Manual de Segurança e Saúde do Trabalho (2.ª ed.). Lisboa: Edições Sílabo.   Miguel, A. S. (2012). Manual de Higiene e Segurança do Trabalho (12.ª ed.). Porto: Porto Editora.   Veiga, Rui (coord.) (2012) Manual de Higiene, Segurança, Saúde e Prevenção de Acidentes de Trabalho, Lisboa: Verlag Dashofer.  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  The content will be presented in face-to-face sessions with discussion of the topics, guided practical sessions, and the development of practical projects. The Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Case Study methodology is adopted, promoting active, student-centered learning through the resolution of complex real-world problems.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  3
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
• AvaliaçãoEvaluation

  A aquisição de conhecimentos será aferida através de um teste de avaliação. O desenvolvimento de competências será aferido através da realização, apresentação, e da discussão de um trabalho de grupo. Os coeficientes de ponderação no cálculo da nota final são os seguintes: Teste (60%) e Trabalho de grupo com as componentes elaboração, apresentação e discussão (40%).

  
  - Serão aprovados os alunos que tiverem nota final igual ou superior a 10 valores nos elementos de avaliação contínua acima indicados.

  
  - Caso não sejam aprovados, terão de efetuar a avaliação final.