• ## Essential Units for MSc Occupational Health and Safety Top-up Online Course **Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety** • • Introduction to the field of occupational health and safety • • Importance of occupational health and safety in the workplace • • Legal and regulatory framework for occupational health and safety • • Ethical considerations in occupational health and safety **Module 2: Principles of Occupational Health and Safety** • • Human physiology and its impact on health • • Ergonomic principles for preventing musculoskeletal disorders • • Hazard identification and risk assessment • • Principles of personal protective equipment (PPE) **Module 3: Health Hazards in the Workplace** • • Physical agents (dust, noise, heat, cold, radiation) • • Chemical agents (hazardous substances, solvents) • • Biological agents (viruses, bacteria, parasites) • • Ergonomic hazards (slips, trips, falls) **Module 4: Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Health** • • Biomechanics and its principles • • Musculoskeletal disorders ( MSDs) and their prevention • • Workstation design and ergonomics • • Manual handling techniques and their impact on health **Module 5: Occupational Health Surveillance and Monitoring** • • Importance of health surveillance programs • • Monitoring of chemical, biological, and ergonomic exposures • • Early detection and management of health risks • • Occupational health surveillance legislation and regulations **Module 6: Risk Assessment and Control** • • Identifying and analyzing potential occupational health risks • • Risk assessment methods and tools • • Control measures for reducing workplace hazards • • Emergency preparedness and response **Module 7: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)** • • Importance of PPE in protecting workers from hazards • • Types of PPE (e.g., eye protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection) • • Selection and proper use of PPE • • PPE in different work environments **Module 8: Health and Safety Management Systems** • • Introduction to occupational health and safety management systems • • Elements of a comprehensive management system • • Implementation and monitoring of a health and safety management system • • Case studies of successful health and safety management **Module 9: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of Employers and Employees** • • Legal obligations of employers and employees • • Health and safety responsibilities of employers and employees • • Ethical considerations in occupational health and safety • • Case studies of legal cases related to occupational health and safety **Module 10: Continuing Professional Development in Occupational Health and Safety** • • Importance of lifelong learning in the field of occupational health and safety • • Continuing education requirements for occupational health and safety professionals • • Resources for staying updated on the latest trends and developments in occupational health and safety

Assessment

The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.