Occupational Health and Hygiene detailed syllabus for Safety & Fire Engineering (SFE) for 2021 regulation curriculum has been taken from the Anna University official website and presented for the SFE students. For course code, course name, number of credits for a course and other scheme related information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.
For Safety & Fire Engineering 4th Sem scheme and its subjects, do visit SFE 4th Sem 2021 regulation scheme. The detailed syllabus of occupational health and hygiene is as follows.
Course Objectives:
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Unit I
OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD AND CONTROL PRINCIPLES 9 Concept and spectrum of health- functional units and activities of occupational health services occupational and work related disease- Levels of prevention of diseases – notifiable occupational diseases such as silicosis, asbestosis, pneumoconiosis, and anthrax – Lead-Nickel, chromium and manganese toxicity- gas poisoning (such as CO, ammonia, coal and dust ), their effects and prevention – Industrial toxicology – local and systemic and chronic effects, temporary and cumulative effects – threshold limit values, calculation of TLVs – carcinogens, mutagens, teratogens. Instruments for Radiation detection and measurement. Early recognition of radiation hazard. Personal monitoring devices, Medical support. Hazards associated with the following radiations and preventive measures- Laser, infra-red, ultra violet and ELF.
Unit II
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Unit III
PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID 9 First Aid principles-Role of the first aider-sequence of action on arrival at scene. Vital signs-breathing -pulse. Introduction to the body-basic anatomical terms-body cavities-head- cranium -thorax- abdomen and pelvis. Biomechanics – Structure and functions of musculoskeletal systems, tendons, ligaments, facia, bone, muscles, joints and basic mechanisms. Fainting-recognition management-aftercare. Diabetes – hypoglycaemia – hyper glycaemia- management. Seizures (epileptic fits, convulsions) features- management, stroke. Head injuries-fractures of the base vault and sides of skull.
Unit IV
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Unit V
OCCUPATIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HAZARDS 9 Elements of Industrial Psychology-Mental Health in Industries- Organisational Behaviour, Motivational Theory, Job Satisfaction Value system, Habits, Drug Abuse-Alcoholism in Industry, Communications, Psychological Hazards – Workplace Stress- General Adaptation Syndrome Eustress -Distress Diseases/Disorders related to Work stress- Psychosomatic disorders. Managing Work-stress in industry- Individual responsibilities – Employers Responsibilities. Psychological Counseling of employees- Employees Assistance Programme, Behaviour based Safety.
Course Outcomes:
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Text Books:
- Goetsch D.L., (1999), Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers and Managers, Prentice Hall.
- Slote. L, Handbook of Occupational Safety and Health, John Willey and Sons, New York
Reference Books:
- Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene. 5th Ed. Plog, Barbara and Patricia Quinlain. Chicago, IL: National Safety Council, 2001
- The industrial environment – its evaluation and control. DHHS (NIOSH) publication number 74117, 1973.
- Clayton, C.D. and Clayton, F. (1981). Patty’s industrial hygiene and toxicology. Wiley Inderscience, New York.
- The Occupational Environment Its Evaluation and Control. 2nd Ed. Dinardi, Salvatore. Fairfax, VA: American Industrial Hygiene Association, 2003.
- Australian and New Zealand master work health and safety guide by Cormack E. Dunn ISBN: 9781925397130 Publication Date: 3rd ed. 2018 Print only. Copies in High Use Collection JOO & BUN.
For detailed syllabus of all other subjects of Safety & Fire Engineering, 2021 regulation curriculum do visit SFE 4th Sem subject syllabuses for 2021 regulation.
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