Occupational Health & Safety
- Health Sciences
- 400 level
- 3 credit units
- 154 pages
- 8 units
This course introduces the fundamental principles of occupational health and safety. It explores the basic elements in occupation, including the worker, tools, processes, and work environment, to ensure their proper arrangement for the health and well-being of workers and the environment. The course covers hazard identification, risk assessment, occupational anatomy and physiology, toxicology, and epidemiology of occupational health problems. It also emphasizes prevention and control strategies to improve working conditions and maximize worker output.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 200 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PHS404, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PHS404 · MODULE 1: CONCEPT OF HEALTH AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Mental Health: This dimension refers to ability to learn and think clearly. A person with good mental health is able to handle day-to-day events and obstacles, worktowards important goals, and function effectively in society.
What you should be able to do
- Define and explain the concept of occupational health
- State the objectives and principles of occupational health
- Explain occupational hazards and their identification
- Explain toxicology in relation to the work environment
- Explain epidemiology in occupational health
- Explain how to prevent occupational health problems and diseases
What it prepares you for
- Safety Officer
- Health Inspector
- Industrial Hygienist
- Environmental Health Practitioner
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Healthcare
- Agriculture
- Mining
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 4: Occupational Anatomy and Physiology
Unit5: Coordination of Physiological Functions During Work
Coordination of physiological functions during work requires understanding of complex biological processes and their interactions.
- Module 5 Occupational Toxicology
Unit 3 Dose-Response Relationship and its Assessment
Dose-response relationship and its assessment involves complex concepts of toxicology and statistics.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 78 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Concept of Health and Occupational Health
Unit 1: Concept of Health · 3 hours
Define health and its dimensions. Identify determinants of health.
Unit 2: Concept and Meaning of Occupation Health · 3 hours
Explain the meaning of occupational health. Discuss the components of occupational health.
- Week 2Module 1: Concept of Health and Occupational Health
Unit 3: Aim and Rationale of Occupational Health · 3 hours
State the aims of occupational health. Explain the rationale for occupational health.
Unit 4: Principles of Occupational Health · 3 hours
Mention key principles of occupational health. Explain basic concepts in occupational health.
- Week 3Module 1: Concept of Health and Occupational Health
Unit 5: Basic Concepts in Occupational Health · 6 hours
State and explain basic concepts in occupational health. Explain the interactions in the working environment.
- Week 4Module 2: Historical Development of Occupational Health
Unit 1: Historical Development of Occupational Health in Ancient Times · 3 hours
Narrate the historical development of occupational health in ancient times. Explain the historical development of occupational health in England.
Unit 2: Historical Development of Occupational Health England · 3 hours
Explain the historical development of occupational health in England. Describe the historical development of occupational health in USA.
- Week 5Module 2: Historical Development of Occupational Health
Unit3: Historical Development of Occupational Health in USA · 3 hours
Describe the historical development of occupational health in USA. Explain the historical development of occupational health in developing countries.
Unit4: Historical Development of Occupational Health in Developing countries · 3 hours
Explain the historical development of occupational health in developing countries. Describe the historical development of occupational health in Nigeria.
- Week 6Module 2: Historical Development of Occupational Health
Unit5: Historical Development of Occupational Health in Nigeria · 6 hours
Describe the historical development of occupational health in Nigeria.
- Week 7Module 3: Identification of Occupational Hazards
Unit1: Concept of Hazard and Occupational Hazard · 3 hours
Define hazard and occupational hazard. State the purposes of hazard identification.
Unit2: Importance and Process of Hazard Identification · 3 hours
Explain the importance of hazard identification. Describe the process of hazard identification.
- Week 8Module 3: Identification of Occupational Hazards
Unit3: Classification of Hazards · 6 hours
State the classification of hazards. Explain physical hazards and their effects.
- Week 9Module 4: Occupational Anatomy and Physiology
Unit1: Anatomy and Physiology in Occupational Health · 2 hours
Explain anatomy and physiology in occupational health. Describe muscles and work performance.
Unit2: Muscles and Work Performance · 2 hours
Explain bones, joints and work performance. Describe circulation and respiration during work.
Unit3: Bones, Joints and Work Performance · 2 hours
Explain coordination of physiological functions during work. Describe health status and working capacity.
- Week 10Module 4: Occupational Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 4: Circulation and Respiration During Work · 3 hours
Explain the relationship between diet and work. Describe work skill training.
Unit5: Coordination of Physiological Functions During Work · 3 hours
Explain the relationship between age, aptitude and work. Describe work fatigue.
- Week 11Module 4: Occupational Anatomy and Physiology
Unit6: Health Status and Working Capacity · 6 hours
Explain the measurement of physical work. Describe oxygen consumption and heart rate.
- Week 12Module 5 Occupational Toxicology
Unit 1 Meaning of Occupational Toxicology · 3 hours
Explain the meaning of occupational toxicology. Identify the portal of entry for toxic chemicals.
Unit 2 Portal of Entry for Toxic Chemicals · 3 hours
Explain the dose-response relationship and its assessment. Describe the health effects of toxicology.
- Week 13Module 5 Occupational Toxicology
Unit 3 Dose-Response Relationship and its Assessment · 3 hours
Describe the health effects of toxic chemicals. Explain factors influencing toxicity.
Unit 4 Health Effects of Toxicology · 3 hours
Explain first aid for toxic chemicals.
Preparing for the exam
- Review key definitions and concepts from Modules 1 and 2
- Create a table summarizing different types of occupational hazards (Module 3)
- Practice applying the hierarchy of controls to specific workplace scenarios (Module 8)
- Focus on understanding the dose-response relationship in toxicology (Module 5)
- Study the different types of occupational disorders and their causes (Module 6)
Questions students ask about this course
What is PHS404 about?
This course introduces the fundamental principles of occupational health and safety. It explores the basic elements in occupation, including the worker, tools, processes, and work environment, to ensure their proper arrangement for the health and well-being of workers and the environment. The course covers hazard identification, risk assessment, occupational anatomy and physiology, toxicology, and epidemiology of occupational health problems. It also emphasizes prevention and control strategies to improve working conditions and maximize worker output.
How many units does PHS404 have?
PHS404, Occupational Health & Safety, has 8 units across 8 modules, over 154 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PHS404?
PHS404 carries 3 credit units, at 400 level in Health Sciences.
Is PHS404 hard?
PHS404 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does PHS404 take to study?
About 200 hours of study, spread across its 8 units.
How is PHS404 assessed?
PHS404 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with PHS404?
Safety Officer, Health Inspector, Industrial Hygienist, Environmental Health Practitioner and Occupational Health Nurse.