Industrial Health Education
- Education
- 300 level
- 3 credit units
- 144 pages
- 13 units
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of industrial health education. It covers the historical development of industrial health, common health hazards, and strategies for protecting and promoting worker health. Students will learn about relevant policies, agencies, and constitutional provisions for safeguarding worker health and safety. The course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to deliver effective health education in industrial settings, emphasizing disease prevention, accident avoidance, and the promotion of worker wellbeing to increase productivity and reduce healthcare costs.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of HED330, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HED330 · UNIT 1 CONCEPTS OF INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENT AND INDUSTRIAL HEALTH
HED 330 MODULE 1 joblessness in the country can be solved using the instrument of agriculture only if young school leavers can be encouraged to go into agriculture.
What you should be able to do
- Define industrial health and its importance in the workplace.
- Identify and assess various industrial health hazards.
- Apply methods for preventing industrial diseases and disorders.
- Understand the roles of government and international organizations in industrial health.
- Develop strategies for promoting a healthy and safe work environment.
- Explain constitutional provisions for occupational health and safety.
What it prepares you for
- Health and Safety Officer
- Occupational Health Educator
- Industrial Hygienist
- Safety Manager
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Healthcare
- Agriculture
- Government Agencies
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Industrial Health Hazards
Unit 3: Industrial Toxicology
Industrial toxicology requires understanding of complex chemical interactions and their effects on the human body.
- Module 4: Industrial Health Problems
Unit 3: Occupational health related problems
The wide range of potential health problems and the need to identify specific causes and prevention strategies makes this unit challenging.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 36.5 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Concepts in Industrial Health
Unit 1: Concepts of industrial establishment and industrial health · 1.5 hours
Define industrial establishment and industrial health.. Discuss the contributions of industrial establishments to socio-economic growth.. Explain the importance of health education in industrial establishments..
Unit 2: Health education in industrial establishment · 1.5 hours
Describe industrial health education and its objectives.. Explain the principles of industrial health education.. Discuss the resources and materials used in health teaching..
- Week 2Module 2: History and Development of Industrial Health
Unit 1: Historical background of industrial health · 3 hours
Narrate the historical development of industrial health in ancient times.. Describe the historical development of industrial health in the United Kingdom and the United States of America.. Explain the historical development of industrial health in Nigeria..
- Week 3Module 3: Industrial Health Hazards
Unit 1: Concepts and types of Industrial Health Hazards · 2 hours
Define hazard and industrial health hazards.. Identify and explain the types of industrial health hazards, including physical, biological, and chemical hazards..
- Week 4Module 3: Industrial Health Hazards
Unit 2: Industrial health hazards identification: importance and process · 2 hours
Explain the importance and process of industrial health hazards identification.. Discuss industrial toxicology and its significance in identifying and managing chemical hazards..
Unit 3: Industrial Toxicology · 1 hour
Understand the principles of industrial toxicology.. Identify routes of exposure and health effects of toxic chemicals..
- Week 5Module 4: Industrial Health Problems
Unit 1: Social and Health Problems of Industrialisation · 3 hours
Identify the social and health problems associated with industrialization.. Explain the causes, prevention, and control of industrial accidents..
- Week 6Module 4: Industrial Health Problems
Unit 2: Diseases and Disorders in Industrial Settings · 3 hours
Classify diseases and disorders according to target system/organ.. Describe COVID-19 and measures for its control in industrial settings..
- Week 7Module 4: Industrial Health Problems
Unit 3: Occupational health related problems · 3 hours
Describe occupational health problems in the construction industry.. Explain health problems among healthcare workers in health institutions..
- Week 8Module 4: Industrial Health Problems
Unit 4: Health problems of office workers · 3 hours
Describe health problems of office workers.. Explain the causes and prevention of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Computer Vision Syndrome..
- Week 9Module 4: Industrial Health Problems
Unit 5: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Computer Vision Syndrome · 3 hours
Explain the causes and prevention of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Computer Vision Syndrome.. Describe occupational health problems associated with agriculture..
- Week 10Module 5: Prevention of Industrial Health Problems
Unit 1: Methods of Preventing Industrial Diseases and Disorders · 3 hours
Explain the strategies for prevention and control of industrial diseases, disorders, and injuries.. Discuss the role of health education in the prevention of industrial diseases..
- Week 11Module 5: Prevention of Industrial Health Problems
Unit 2: Roles of government and international organisations in industrial health · 1.5 hours
State the main laws on occupational safety and health in Nigeria.. Mention and discuss occupational safety and health law enforcement bodies..
- Week 12Module 5: Prevention of Industrial Health Problems
Unit 2: Roles of government and international organisations in industrial health · 3 hours
Discuss the roles of international organizations in promoting the health and safety of industrial workers.. Review all modules and units..
- Week 13Module 5: Prevention of Industrial Health Problems
Final Revision and Exam Preparation · 3 hours
Complete all assignments and prepare for the final examination.. Review all course materials and key concepts..
Preparing for the exam
- Review key concepts and definitions from each unit.
- Create detailed notes summarizing the main points of each module.
- Practice applying prevention and control strategies to different industrial scenarios.
- Focus on understanding the legal and regulatory frameworks related to industrial health.
- Use case studies to analyze real-world examples of industrial health problems and solutions.
- Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 to understand industrial health hazards
- Practice identifying hazards and recommending appropriate control measures.
Questions students ask about this course
What is HED330 about?
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of industrial health education. It covers the historical development of industrial health, common health hazards, and strategies for protecting and promoting worker health. Students will learn about relevant policies, agencies, and constitutional provisions for safeguarding worker health and safety. The course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to deliver effective health education in industrial settings, emphasizing disease prevention, accident avoidance, and the promotion of worker wellbeing to increase productivity and reduce healthcare costs.
How many units does HED330 have?
HED330, Industrial Health Education, has 13 units across 5 modules, over 144 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is HED330?
HED330 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Education.
Is HED330 hard?
HED330 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does HED330 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 13 units.
How is HED330 assessed?
HED330 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with HED330?
Health and Safety Officer, Occupational Health Educator, Industrial Hygienist and Safety Manager.