Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Occupational Hygiene
Course Code
RAA_078
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
11.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Maija Eglīte
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Doctor of Occupational diseases
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Maija Eglīte
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To acquire theoretical knowledge in occupational hygiene and practical skills in the working environment of companies in order to create an understanding of the necessary improvements in the working environment.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Names and characterises work environment risk factors (chemical, physical, biological, mechanical, etc.). Describes the effect of work environment risk factors on the health of employees. Has good knowledge of Latvian laws and regulations regulating work environment.
Skills
1.Recognises and identifies potential health disorders caused by work environment risk factors.
Competences
1.Analyses the effects of work environment factors on employee health for representatives of various professions. Plans preventive measures for employees of various industries.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Visiting Latvian companies of various sectors together with a trained employee. Evaluation of work environment factors. Taking measurements in specific work environments.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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10 points
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Visiting companies and evaluating their work environment during the course (70% of the total course assessment); knowledge of the normative basis and test of the theoretical material (30% of the total course assessment). |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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RSU Agency Institute of Occupational Safety and Environmental Health, tasks, functions, operation thereof.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Management of occupational and environmental risk factors.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Assessment of work environment risk factors in woodworking and furniture production
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Work environment risk assessment of metal processing companies.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Assessment of work environment risk factors of printing houses.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Assessment of work environment risk factors in chemical plants.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Assessment of work environment risk factors in road construction.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Necessary improvements in the field of occupational health in the selected company. Organisation of information provision and training on labour protection issues in companies
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Assessment of hazardous chemicals in the work environment. Classification and labelling of chemicals. Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
9
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Maija Eglīte. Darba medicīna. Rīga, 2012.
2.
Arodveselība un riski darbā. Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds, 2015. – 533 lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
Darba apstākļi un riski Latvijā 2017-2018. Rīga: LR Labklājības ministrija.