Types of pesticides and health problems
We have at least 500 types of pesticides, and the number of different products for sale is consequently even higher. The main groups of pesticides are categorized into the following …
Course: Occupational Health in Developing Countries
Chemical Hazards and Health Effects When Welding
Thousands of different chemicals are used in large quantities in various industrial processes, and new chemicals are introduced every year. At numerous workplaces worldwide worker exposure to chemicals represents a …
Vibration
Health effects of vibrations Vibration is a mechanical phenomenon whereby oscillations occur about an equilibrium. The oscillations or movements may occur in different directions and frequencies, measured by the unit …
Occupational health services: Professions and tasks
According to ILO Recommendations on Occupational Health Services (No. 171) OHS should be made up of multidisciplinary teams whose composition should be determined by the nature of the duties to …
Historical aspects from Norway
Since this course is developed by a Norwegian university, we will present some historical aspects of the development of occupational health services in Norway as this might be of particular …
Handling noise
Noise measurement To know whether or not the noise is a risk factor for health at the workplace the employer need to know the quantity of the noise exposure. For …
Week 6: feedback
This week we will answer questions on two topics: The pregnant worker and coronavirus. Questions from all learners – posted through the “FutureLearn – Comments” are considered for this feedback …
Week 5: feedback
Questions about byssinosis, shiftwork, mental first aid and home office situations are answered in this video. Questions from all learners – posted through the “FutureLearn – Comments” are considered for …
Week 4: feedback
This week we show you how colleagues in Tanzania use a mobile unit for performing audiometry at noise workplaces. We are very proud of them. They have a stop in …
Week 3: feedback
The feedback video this week discusses use of personal hearing protection equipment and coronavirus-disease as a possible occupational disease. Questions from all learners – posted through the “FutureLearn – Comments” …
Week 2: feedback
The feedback video for this week is based on recent questions from learners. In the video educators discuss some central questions you have posed in this week’s lessons. Questions from …
Week 1: feedback
The feedback video for this week is based on recent questions from learners. In the video educators will discuss some central questions you have posed in this week’s lessons. Questions …
Introduction to Care of the worker
This week consists of four topics, followed by one discussion and a quiz Occupational Health Services Occupational health services for all workers has been a long-term objective of the World …
Legislation
Legislation and rights related to pregnant workers differ from country to country. More importantly, however, is that while many countries have appropriate legislation, they fail to enforce it. The majority …
Pregnant women and exposure in developing countries
While there is an overall lack of knowledge, there are a number of workplace hazards that have been identified as being linked to reproductive health problems. In this article, we …
This is Future Learning
Find out how our This is Future Learning campaign aims to transform access to education …Lord Bird, Founder of The Big Issue, launches Jobs and Training Service for those facing unemployment in wake of Covid-19 crisis
Latest development in The Big Issue’s “Ride Out Recession Alliance” backed by Deloitte, Movement to …
What is machine learning? – A beginner’s guide
What is machine learning, and why is it so useful? We take a detailed look …
How to reduce your carbon footprint – 20 top tips
If you’re wondering what a carbon footprint is and why it’s so important, we’ve got …
