OSF352 Syllabus - Industrial Hygiene - 2021 Regulation - Open Elective | Anna University

OSF352 Syllabus - Industrial Hygiene - 2021 Regulation - Open Elective | Anna University

OSF352	INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE	L T P C

3003

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of how occupational hygiene standards are set and used in work health and safety.
2. Compare and contrast the roles of environmental and biological monitoring in work health and safety
3. Outline strategies for identifying, assessing and controlling risks associated with airborne gases, vapours and particulates
4. Discuss how personal protective equipment can be used to reduce risks associated with workplace exposures
5. Provide high-level advice on managing and controlling noise and noise-related hazards

UNIT I	INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE	9

Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Management - Principles practices. Comm on Occupational diseases: Occupational Health Management Services at the work place. Pre- employment, periodic medical examination of workers, medical surveillance for control of occupational diseases and health records.

UNIT II	MONITORING FOR SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT	9

Occupational Health and Environment Safety Management System, ILO and EPA Standards Industrial Hygiene: Definition of Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Hygiene: Control Methods, Substitution, Changing the process, Local Exhaust Ventilation, Isolation, Wet method, Personal hygiene, housekeeping and maintenance, waste disposal, special control measures.

UNIT III	OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY EDUCATION	9

Element of training cycle, Assessment of needs.Techniques of training, design and development of training programs.Training methods and strategies types of training.Evaluation and review of training programs. Occupational Health Hazards, Promoting Safety, Safety and Health training, Stress and Safety, Exposure Limit .

UNIT IV	OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT	9

Bureau of Indian standards on safety and health 14489 - 1998 and 15001 – 2000, OSHA, Process Safety Management (PSM) as per OSHA, PSM principles, OHSAS – 18001, EPA Standards, Performance measurements to determine effectiveness of PSM. Importance of Industrial safety, role of safety department,

UNIT V	INDUSTRIAL HAZARDS	9

i. Radiation: Types and effects of radiation on human body, Measurement and detection of radiation intensity. Effects of radiation on human body, Measurement – disposal of radioactive waste, Control of radiation ii. Noise and Vibration: Sources, and its control, Effects of noise on the auditory system and health, Measurement of noise , Different air pollutants in industries, Effect of different gases and particulate matter ,acid fumes ,smoke, fog on human health, Vibration: effects.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOMES: Students able to

CO1: Explain and apply human factors engineering concepts in both evaluation of existing systems and design of new systems
CO2: Specify designs that avoid occupation related injuries
CO3: Define and apply the principles of work design, motion economy, and work environment design.
CO4: Identify the basic human sensory, cognitive, and physical capabilities and limitations with respect to human-machine system performance.
CO5: Acknowledge the impact of workplace design and environment on productivity

TEXT BOOKS:

1. R. K. Jain and Sunil S. Rao , Industrial Safety , Health and Environment Management Systems, Khanna publishers, New Delhi (2006)
2. Slote. L, Handbook of Occupational Safety and Health, John Willey and Sons, New York .

REFERENCES:

1. Jeanne MagerStellman, Encyclopedia of Occupational Health and Safety (ILO) Ms. Irma Jourdan publication
2. Frank P Lees - Loss of prevention in Process Industries, Vol. 1 and 2,
3. ButterworthHeinemann Ltd., London (1991). 2. Industrial Safety - National Safety Council of India
4. Frank P Lees – Loss of prevention in Process Industries , Vol. 1 and 2, Butterworth- Heinemann Ltd., London
5. R. K. Jain and Sunil S. Rao, Industrial Safety , Health and Environment Management Systems, Khanna publishers, New Delhi (2006).