Skip to 0 minutes and 12 seconds Industrial activities are increasing in most developing countries, but knowledge about possible adverse health effects is often scarce. This course is relevant for anyone who would like to learn about work and health in developing countries. My name is Bente Moen, and I am a professor at the University of Bergen, Norway. Together with our educational team, I will lead you through 6 weeks of activities, regarding work and health. We’ll show you examples from different work environments, we’ll visit industries, hospitals as well as offices. And we will take you through written material, texts, quizzes, videos and discussions. At the end of the course, you’ll have learnt that the work environment may cause adverse health effects.
Skip to 1 minute and 3 seconds You will also know how to evaluate the risk for injuries and diseases in the work environment and to suggest preventive measures. All in the setting of developing countries. The course will give an introduction to this scientific area, and will be useful for all health personnel - whether you work with treatment of patients or within public health. However, we focus on preventing adverse health effects. The course is also relevant for health personnel working on health and safety in companies, in labor inspection and in relevant governmental departments. I hope you will join us, and that you will find the course both interesting and challenging.
