Course Unit / Safety at Work

Safety at Work

Year
1
Academic year
2018-2019
Code
04450514
Subject Area
Occupational Safety
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
4.0
Type
Compulsory
Level
Non Degree Course

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

Most of the contents will be discussed and presented in lessons. Some case studies taken from literature and other sources will be presented, analysed and discussed in the context of debates held during the lessons.

Learning Outcomes

It is intended that students become able to identify the most common occupational hazards in workplaces.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Introduction to Occupational Safety.

Compensation scheme for work-related accidents and occupational diseases.

Realization of practical exercises.

Organisation of Health and Safety at Work activities.

Statistics for work-related accidents.

Personal protective equipment.

Fire safety.

Safety and Health Signs.

Assessment Methods

Final
Exam: 100.0%

Continuous
Individual work: 100.0%

Bibliography

1.         Miguel, A. S. S. R.; Manual de Higiene e Segurança do Trabalho; Porto Editora, 11ª Edição, 2010.

2.         Cote, A. E. (Ed), Fire Protection Handbook, 18th Edition, NFPA, Quincy, Massachusetts, 1997.