Unit Code: CHM614

Unit Name: Industrial Hygiene and Chemical Safety

Description: The Chemical industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. However, industrial activities involving hazardous chemicals have the potential to cause occupational diseases, injuries, and even death, besides pollution to the environment, if effective safety measures in the use of chemicals in the workplace are not observed. This makes the study of Industrial Hygiene, Health and Chemical Safety aspects of the industrial processes and operations at the workplace very important for industrial personnel, academicians and researchers. This unit will provide students with the necessary background knowledge and skills that will enable them to implement and maintain effective industrial hygiene and chemical safety programmes.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand the following a. Evaluate and apply concepts of Industrial hygiene and chemical safety. b. Assess physical and chemical stress factors. c. Evaluate occupational diseases and provide control measures. d. Judge the importance of personal protection equipment. e. Appraise and implement the appropriate storage and handling of hazardous chemicals.

Prerequisite: The student must have passed CHM502 or CHM503

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2