Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10764/2011 - 30/08/2011
3 ECTS; 3º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 TP , Cód. 918436.
Lecturer
- Isabel Maria Duarte Pinheiro Nogueira (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Basic general knowledge
Objectives
The students should develop fundamental Health and Safety skills in chemical
and biochemical processes. Emphasis is placed on the hazard and risk analysis and prevention methods.
Program
1. Process Safety Principles.
2. Introduction to Industrial Health.
3. Hazard Assessment.
4. Risk Prevention and Control Strategies.
5. Domino Effect.
6. Security Signs and Signage and Individual Protection Equipment.
7. Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling.
8. Gas and Vapour Hazards.
9. Dust Explosion Hazards.
10. Risk of Static Electricity.
Evaluation Methodology
Written examination (first or second season) with a minimum passing score of 9.5 out of 20.
Bibliography
- Laurent, A. (2003). Sécurité des procédés chimiques. Paris: Editions TEC & DOC
- Macedo, R. (1986). Manual de Higiene do Trabalho na Indústria. Lisboa: McGraw-Hill
- Miguel, A. (1989). Manual de Higiene e Segurança no Trabalho. .: Porto Editora
- Nogueira, I. (0). Sebenta de Higiene e Segurança Industrial. Acedido em 1 de janeiro de 2005 em e-learning.ipt.pt
Teaching Method
The course incorporates theoretical and practical learning.
Software used in class
