ISLA Santarém 15501

Chemical and Biological Agents

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This course aims to transmit knowledge of chemistry and microbiology that is important for understanding the respective areas of occupational risk.
• 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 teaching methodologies are based on interrogative and active methods aimed at the discussion and resolution of theoretical and practical exercises in the classroom context, completed with the presentation of theoretical content. The teacher provides case studies and practical application exercises that require the resolution of problems commonly faced by qualified professionals in the field of study, as well as other materials through the content management platform (Moodle).
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  3
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não