This is a Powerpoint presentation about alert and sentinel systems for the identification of occupational diseases, published on the site of OSHA Europe, for an expert audience. The presentation highlights the findings...
Category - Domains, Instruments and Tools for OSH
inclusive risk and hazard assessment (workplace evaluation), accident analysis, diagnosis of occupational and work-related diseases, work ability assessment, advices and preventive measures at all levels, personal protective equipment, prognosis, therapy, rehabilitation, education & training, monitoring of working conditions, biomonitoring, occupational health surveillance, notification & registration of occupational diseases
Virtual Patients: Workplace Survey
This Virtual Patient lesson Workplace Survey presents a practical case in occupational medicine and is meant for medical students. It guides through and teaches the process of making a workplace survey in the specific...
Control of hazardous substances
This course describes possible ways of exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace, and the basic steps to recognize and control exposure. Here, the methodologies and technologies available to control exposures...
Ergonomic checkpoints in agriculture
A handbook meant to teach and implement practical actions in rural and agricultural settings to help reduce work-related accidents and illness, improve living conditions and increase productivity. In the book, basic...
Manual en Diagnóstico, Tratamiento y Prevención de Intoxicaciones Agudas por Plaguicidas (Manual on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of acute poisoning by pesticides)
An extensive manual especially developed for the education of nurses, doctors and other primary care personnel in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of acute pesticide poisoning. The manual consists of 9 chapters...
Measurement of hazardous substances. A course on assessing exposure and risk of hazardous substances in the workplace, with emphasis on air-borne materials
This course aims to provide a thorough understanding of the techniques for assessing exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. Besides, it gives an understanding of how exposure information can be used to...
Basic principles in Occupational Hygiene
This introductory course outlines the principles of Occupational Hygiene. It will provide a basis for recognition, evaluation, and control of, and anticipation on hazards, as may be encountered in the workplace. It will...
Work improvement in neighbourhood development (WIND)
Agriculture is one of the most hazardous sectors of work. Safety and health risks are numerous and diverse: manual handling of heavy materials and loads, strenuous work postures, long and irregular working hours...
Measurement of hazardous materials
This course aims to provide a thorough understanding of the techniques for assessing exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. Besides, it gives an understanding of how exposure information can be used to...
Asbestos and other fibers
This free course is meant to enlarge a student’s knowledge of occupational hygiene practice in relation to fibrous dust. The course concentrates on asbestos, but other fibers are also covered. These fibers, such as...
Advising on fitness for work and supporting rehabilitation (secondary health care)
This lesson, designed more or less specifically for the situation in the UK, helps to create awareness for the beneficial effect of remaining in or returning to work. It also identifies the principles of effective...
Workplace survey
This lesson presents a practical case in occupational medicine, and is meant for medical students. It guides through and teaches the process of making a workplace survey in the specific situation of a chemical...