Curricular Unit:			Code:
Safety and Health in the Workplace			997SST
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
1	Undergraduate	Quality, Environment and Safety Management	6 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
Winter Semester		Portuguese/English	78
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
• Identify the main barriers of the body to the action of toxic agents • Understand the key mechanisms of the human immune defense • describe the main groups of biological agents • Measures to prevent and protect individual and collective • Understand and analyze legal documents • describe the main groups of chemicals • Understand the effects of combined exposures • Specify procedures for calibration of instruments for reading
Syllabus:
Basic concepts of biology, microbiology toxicology and epidemiology. Main factors of chemical and biological danger: their characterization, classification, prevention and remediation. Legal documents related with danger agents. Effects of join expositions. Calibration methodology. Aeration and conditioning air systems.
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
1. Introduction: aims with this item fit the theme developing this course and review some concepts related to the biology of microorganisms and Man. 2. Biological agents: is there a general characterization of the main agents of biological risk, its relationship to work activities and preventive measures to take account 3. Chemical Agents: is there a characterization of chemical agents risk their relationship with work activities and measures of prevention and protection to take into account, as well as criteria for exposure assessment. 4. Other aspects related to occupational hygiene: is there a understanding the effects of combined exposures and the main problems of ventilation systems and air conditioning and is defined minimization measures.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
The teaching methodologies are mainly expositive, interrogative and demonstrative, both during classes and tutorial orientation sessions. Case-studies are frequently used, in order to allow the interpretation and correct application of theoretical knowledge. Students are encouraged and oriented to perform research essays. Whenever possible, lectures with external guests are promoted. The evaluation is continuous, through the practical application of knowledge in individual or group assignments, and research essays.
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
The teaching methodologies of this curricular unit were planned in order to enhance the practical applicability of the theoretical concepts transmitted. According to this, it is believed that learning methodologies like lectures with external guests, and case-studies, together with study orientation practices, will enable the students to understand the relevance of these subjects in the practice of organizational management, as well as the relevance of their role in this scope.
Reading:
ASFAHL, C. R. (1999). Gestão de Segurança do Trabalhado e de saúde ocupacional. Reichman & Autores Editores CABRAL, F. & ROXO, M. (2004). Segurança e Saúde no Trabalho. Legislação Anotada. Almedina, 3ª ed. CABRAL, F. & VEIGA R. (2006). Higiene, Segurança, Saúde e Prevenção de Acidentes de Trabalho. Um guia prático imprescindível para a sua actividade diária. Verlag Dashöfer, Vol. 2, 23ª actualização FREITAS, L. C. (2005). Gestão da Segurança e Saúde no Trabalho. Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Vol. II MACEDO, R. M. (1988). Manual de Higiene do Trabalho na Indústria. Fundação Callouste Gulbenkian ROBERTS-PHELPS, G. (2001). Segurança, Higiene e Saúde no Trabalho. Jogos para formadores. Monitor, 1ª ed. MIGUEL, A. S. S. R. (2007). Manual de Higiene e Segurança do Trabalho. Porto Editora. 10ª edição. pp. 83-114, 299-364. NUNES, F. M. D. O. (2009). Segurança e Higiene do Trabalho – Manual Técnico. Cooptécnica Gustave Eiffel. 2ª edição. pp. 41-96.