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Better Workplaces in Low and Middle Income Countries by Futurelearn
Gain crucial insights into creating healthier workplaces with this occupational health course from the University of Bergen.
Course Highlights
- describe basic concepts in occupational health
- identify the most important risk factors for illness and injuries at workplaces globally
- perform a risk assessment at the workplace
- reflect on occupational health in a global perspective, with focus on climate changes and low-income settings
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
4 Topics
The construction industry has complex workplaces
The importance of occupational health
Workplace risk assessment
Prevention of occupational injuries and diseases
6 Topics
Digitalisation at the workplace
Climate change influences workplaces
New workplace situations
The pregnant worker
Occupational health services can help
Rehabilitation of injured workers
4 Topics
Agriculture and pesticides
Chronic intoxications
Chemical industries
Chemical factors
4 Topics
Dust fibers and fumes
Work-related cancer
Noise
Vibration
6 Topics
Health care workers
Biological exposure
Work-related musculoskeletal diseases
Work-related skin diseases
Shift work
Radiation
5 Topics
Office environment - psychosocial issues
Workplace indoors
Work conflicts - can affect anyone
Specific psychosocial challenges
Summing up occupational health
Better Workplaces in Low and Middle Income Countries
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