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Environmental Health, Occupational safety and Ergonomics
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:06.09.2023 13:40:28
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | AUVMK_054 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.00 | ECTS: | 3.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine; Public Health | Target Audience: | Sports Trainer | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Sabīne Grīnberga | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, avmk rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67060816 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 8 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 16 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 8 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 16 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 32 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 6 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 12 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 6 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 12 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 24 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | The prerequisites in human biology, physiology and anatomy are required. | ||||||||
| Objective: | The study course aims to create an understanding of various environmental factors and their impact on human health, of risk factors of the work environment, and of ergonomics as a science that studies the relationship between man and work, about health problems caused by ergonomic risks and preventive measures in the prevention of ergonomic hazards. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Air as a component of the environment, air pollution and its effects on health. Outdoor air problems in Latvia and the world. Recommendations for physical activity levels for different groups of people depending on the status of the air quality index. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 2 | The electromagnetic spectrum, sources of natural and artificial electromagnetic radiation. Non-ionizing, ionising radiation. Ultraviolet radiation and its effects on health. Hygienic and epidemiological importance of water. Drinking water quality. Water pollution and the problems caused by it. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 3 | Introduction to occupational health and safety. The most critical indicators. Legislation in labour protection. Internal monitoring of the working environment. Requirements for ensuring the working environment. Major risk factors. Occupational diseases and work-related diseases. Procedure for registering occupational diseases. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 4 | Chemical and biological factors in gyms and swimming pools, allergens. Possibilities of mitigating their impact. Occupational diseases for sports coaches caused by chemical and biological risk factors of the working environment and their prevention. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 5 | Physical and traumatic risk factors in the sports environment, their impact on human health, and measures to reduce their impact. Possible occupational diseases and injuries and their prevention. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 6 | The most crucial health consequence of ergonomic risks and their assessment. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 7 | Measures to solve the ergonomic problems of the working environment. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 8 | Health promotion theory and opportunities in workplaces. Good practices of Latvian and global companies. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 9 | Microclimatic parameters and their impact on health. Measurements of microclimatic parameters and carbon dioxide level. Work in groups - solving situational tasks about indoor microclimatic parameters and carbon dioxide levels. Lighting standards depend on the work to be done; lighting measurements. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | The main risk factors of the work environment in gyms. Work in groups - analysis of risk factors of the sports environment and their possible impact on the health of sports professionals and clients, possibilities of mitigating/preventing their impact. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 11 | Presentations of students' independent works on the analysis of risk factors of the sports environment, possible effects on the health of sports professionals and visitors, recommendations for mitigating/preventing their effects | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 12 | The most critical work environment risks and ergonomic problems of particular professions and workplaces (e.g., office work, work of teachers/coaches). Practical task | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 13 | Health promotion measures at workplaces from the point of view of health sports teachers. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 14 | The most critical ergonomic problems for teachers and coaches of specific sports. Defence of practical work | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Air as a component of the environment, air pollution and its effects on health. Outdoor air problems in Latvia and the world. Recommendations for physical activity levels for different groups of people depending on the status of the air quality index. | Lectures | 0.50 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 2 | The electromagnetic spectrum, sources of natural and artificial electromagnetic radiation. Non-ionizing, ionising radiation. Ultraviolet radiation and its effects on health. Hygienic and epidemiological importance of water. Drinking water quality. Water pollution and the problems caused by it. | Lectures | 0.50 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 3 | Introduction to occupational health and safety. The most critical indicators. Legislation in labour protection. Internal monitoring of the working environment. Requirements for ensuring the working environment. Major risk factors. Occupational diseases and work-related diseases. Procedure for registering occupational diseases. | Lectures | 0.50 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 4 | Chemical and biological factors in gyms and swimming pools, allergens. Possibilities of mitigating their impact. Occupational diseases for sports coaches caused by chemical and biological risk factors of the working environment and their prevention. | Lectures | 0.50 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 5 | Physical and traumatic risk factors in the sports environment, their impact on human health, and measures to reduce their impact. Possible occupational diseases and injuries and their prevention. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 6 | The most crucial health consequence of ergonomic risks and their assessment. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 7 | Measures to solve the ergonomic problems of the working environment. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 8 | Health promotion theory and opportunities in workplaces. Good practices of Latvian and global companies. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 9 | Microclimatic parameters and their impact on health. Measurements of microclimatic parameters and carbon dioxide level. Work in groups - solving situational tasks about indoor microclimatic parameters and carbon dioxide levels. Lighting standards depend on the work to be done; lighting measurements. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | The main risk factors of the work environment in gyms. Work in groups - analysis of risk factors of the sports environment and their possible impact on the health of sports professionals and clients, possibilities of mitigating/preventing their impact. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 11 | Presentations of students' independent works on the analysis of risk factors of the sports environment, possible effects on the health of sports professionals and visitors, recommendations for mitigating/preventing their effects | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 12 | The most critical work environment risks and ergonomic problems of particular professions and workplaces (e.g., office work, work of teachers/coaches). Practical task | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 13 | Health promotion measures at workplaces from the point of view of health sports teachers. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 14 | The most critical ergonomic problems for teachers and coaches of specific sports. Defence of practical work | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | • Expanded acquisition of additional knowledge, skills, and competencies from e-study training materials and recommended literature sources. • Evaluation of work environment risk factors in a sports environment. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | • participation in practical classes - 20%; • successfully prepared final tests: 1) assessment of risk factors of the sports environment and 2) on ergonomics in sports, defended by presenting and discussing them - 80% (each work 40%). | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | By finishing the study course, the student: • will know how to name and describe environmental factors that are harmful to human health in certain environmental conditions; • will know how to name and characterise the risk factors of the work (sports) environment, including ergonomic ones; • will be able to name the measures to be taken to reduce the risk of pollution and exposure to the work environment risk factors. | ||||||||
| Skills: | By successfully finishing the study course, the student will be able to: • recognise harmful environmental and work environment factors and evaluate their degree of risk; • identify ergonomic risks in your workplace, analyse the results of ergonomic risk assessment, compare them dynamically, compare the identified problems in Latvia and the world, and analyse the impact of ergonomic risks on the quality of work and life. • recommend risk factor control measures. • independently identify and assess ergonomic risks and their effects on people, evaluate the obtained results and interpret the reliability of the data. Students will be able to evaluate the ergonomics and suitability of various sports equipment and equipment, choosing the best one. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | Upon fulfilment of the study course, the student will be able to: • use the acquired knowledge about environmental health issues in their professional activities; • put forward proposals, plan and take measures to improve environmental conditions and to prevent or reduce shortcomings in the organisation of the work environment; • will be able to provide a healthy environment for both employees and customers. • will be able to determine the most appropriate and economically justified health promotion measures at work to develop the potential of human resources, ensure the health protection of employees and create a scientifically based basis for the selection of necessary preventive measures by the requirements of Latvian legislation and European Community directives, will be able to present the obtained results in writing and orally to industry specialists, to the public, as well as to present results and solutions at scientific and practical conferences. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Eglīte M. (sast.) Vides veselība. Rīga: RSU, 2008, 696 lpp. | ||||||||
| 2 | Ergonomika darbā. Rīga: LR Labklājības ministrija, 2010. 191 lpp | ||||||||
| 3 | MK Noteikumu Nr.660 1. pielikums ‘’Darba vietas vai darba veida pārbaude un tajā esošo darba vides faktoru noteikšana un to novērtēšana’’ no 2007.gada 1. jūnija (Pielikums grozīts ar MK 07.04.2015. noteikumiem Nr.165) | ||||||||
| 4 | Eglīte M. Darba medicīna. 2012. - 834 lpp | ||||||||
| 5 | Ž.Roja. Ergonomikas pamati. SIA Drukātava. Rīga, 2008, 195.lpp. | ||||||||
| 6 | Dundurs J. Environmental and Occupational Medicine. 2015. 228 p. | ||||||||
| 7 | Cabinet Regulation. No. 660, Annex 1 of 2, October 2007 | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Kaļķis V, Roja Ž, Kaļķis H. Arodveselība un riski darbā. Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds, 2015. 533 lpp. | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | http://stradavesels.lv/materiali/?q=darba+medic%C4%ABna | ||||||||
