Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 15239/2016 - 19/12/2016
3 ECTS; 3º Ano, 2º Semestre, 45,0 TP , Cód. 814233.
Lecturer
- Isabel Maria Duarte Pinheiro Nogueira (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Develop fundamental skills in the area of Health and Safety in the chemical process industry.
Program
1. INTRODUCTION
2. MAIN RISKS IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
3. ORGANIZATION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK SERVICES (OSH)
4. WORK-RELATED ACCIDENTS
5. FACILITIES
6. HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK - RISK ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT
7. SAFETY SIGNAGE
8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
9. ERGONOMICS
10. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment includes two components: the first includes completion of three practical literature review assignments presented in class throughout the semester (90% of the total mark); the second component includes individual practical exercises to be developed in class and attendance (10%).
Exam and Resit Period: a closed-book test
Minimum pass mark: 9.5 out of 20
Bibliography
- AEP, . (2011). Manual de Boas Práticas da Indústria dos Produtos Químicos. Lisboa: AEP Associação Empresarial de Portugal
- Miguel, A. (2012). Manual de Higiene e Segurança do Trabalho. Porto: Porto Editora
Teaching Method
Classes are theoretical-practical and focus on course content presentation, resolution of real-life problems and literature review.
Software used in class
Not applicable.
