ISLA Santarém 4605

Safety and Hygiene in the Workplace

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This curricular unit aims to provide its participants with knowledge and tools that enable them to identify preventive techniques and their importance for the prevention of accidents and occupational diseases, as well as modern and effective management.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1. Introduction to Occupational Safety, Hygiene, and Health 2 .Occupational Biomechanics 2.1Postures adopted during work; Static and dynamic work 2.2 Application of forces and transmission of movements 2.3 Repetitive tasks 2.4 Lifting and manual handling of loads 3. Effects on the Human Body 3.1 Musculoskeletal injuries 4. Workplace Approach 4.1 Main concerns 4.2 Adapting working conditions to the worker 5. Work with Display Screens 5.1 Causes of discomfort 5.2 Prevention and protection measures 5.3 Best practices to adopt 5.4 Applicable legislation 5.5 Environmental Discomfort Factors 6.1 Thermal environment 6.2 Noise 6.3 Lighting 6.4 Air quality 7. Organizational Factors Associated with Work 7.1 Work adaptation 7.2 Occupational stress 7.3 Fatigue 7.4 Monotony 7.5 Night work 8. Legislation and obligations regarding occupational health, hygiene, and safety
• ObjectivosObjectives

  The objectives of the course are: - To understand the historical, political, and social context of work within which the occupational health and safety function emerged. - To identify the key moments in the history of occupational health and safety within the European Union and in Portugal; - To identify preventive techniques. - To recognize the importance of occupational medicine. - To raise awareness among trainees of the importance of preventing and controlling occupational risks that may exist in the workplace, as well as of the environmental and organizational factors that affect the development of their work. - To characterize the current legal framework for occupational health and safety and the organization of prevention and protection services in organizations.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Diez, Faustino Menendez, et al (2008). Formación Superior en Prevención de Riesgos Laborales, Lex Nova, Valladolid. Freitas, Luís (2011). Manual de Segurança e Saúde do Trabalho, Edições Silabo, Lisboa Ruiz, Agustín G. et al (2010). Manual para el Técnico en Prevencion de Riesgos Laborales I e II, FC Editorial, Madrid. Veiga, Rui et. al (2012). Manual de Segurança e Higiene no Trabalho. Edição ISLA
• 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

  5
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
• AvaliaçãoEvaluation

  A aquisição de conhecimentos é aferida por frequência. O desenvolvimento de competências é aferido através da resolução, em grupo, de um trabalho prático.

  Avaliação: Frequência: 60%; Trabalho de grupo: 40%.

  Notas: São aprovados os alunos com nota final igual ou superior a 10 valores. Os que não tiveram sucesso na avaliação, submetem-se a exame.

  As datas e momentos de avaliação são disponibilizadas na Plataforma Moodle.