TTK University of Applied Sciences
Subject 'Health and Safety'Name in Estonian: Töötervishoid ja -ohutus
General descriptionRisk factors. Occupational Health and Safety Act. Holidays. Training procedure. Procedure for enquiry of accidents at work and occupational diseases. Disciplinary liability of employees. Supervisory authorities. Vocabulary concerning fire safety. Classification of fires. Classification of fire extinguishers. Choice and installation of fire extinguishers. Maintenance of fire extinguishers. Classification of the fire hazard of production processes. Powder extinguishers. Foam extinguishers. Carbon dioxide extinguishers. Water extinguishers. Fire fighting signalisation. Requirements for organising fire safety. Requirements for the territory. Requirements for a building. Requirements for electrical equipment. Fire safety related instructions. Lighting. Noise. Vibration. Toxicology. Dust. Chemicals in construction. Radiations. Microclimate. Non-work rooms. Nature of risk, risk analysis. Pressure equipment. Procedure for manual transfer of weights. Occupational health and safety requirements in construction. Occupational health and safety requirements for the use of work equipment.
General aimThe objective of the course is to provide the students knowledge in the field of occupational health and safety, in order to guarantee a safe work organisation on construction sites.
Form descriptionLectures, practical classes, tests, exam.
LiteratureP.Tint "Töökeskkond ja ohutus",Tehnikaülikooli Kirjastus, 2007, 195 lk
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