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W507 Health Effects of Hazardous Substances

October 1, 2018 @ 9:00 am - October 5, 2018 @ 11:45 am

This W507 course aims to provide an introduction to the principles of toxicology, physiology and epidemiology. The course will cover the main types of harmful effects to target organs from exposure to chemical hazards at work, and the hazards associated with common hazardous substances.

On completing this course successfully the student will be able to: • Provide definitions of commonly used toxicological terms; • Describe the main routes by which hazardous substances can enter the body, and the factors which influence their absorption, distribution, storage and elimination; • Describe the main sources of information on hazardous substances and processes; • Describe the main features of the principal target organs affected by hazardous substances at work, and the factors which influence the degree of harm; • Describe the main routes of exposure and toxic and health effects for hazardous substances commonly encountered in the workplace; • Carry out basic interpretation of the results from epidemiological studies.

Normally this W507 is run as a 5 day taught course  including lectures, tutorials, practical/demonstration sessions, guided reading, overnight questions and examination. There will be a 40 short answer question “open book” BOHS examination with an allowed time of 120 minutes.

Content

1 Basic Principles of Toxicology 25%

2 Physiology and Target Organs 30%

3 Epidemiology 15%

4 Health Effects and Industrial Processes 30%

Biological Agents (outlined as annex*)

Places are strictly limited on all our Occupational Hygiene courses and are not confirmed until payment in full is received at least 4 weeks prior to attendance on the course. For more information or to request a booking form please contact us via e mail to chester@diamondenv.co.uk  or phone 0044 (0) 1244 311440

Details

Start:
October 1, 2018 @ 9:00 am
End:
October 5, 2018 @ 11:45 am
Event Category:
Website:
www.diamondenv.co.uk

Organiser

Diamond Environmental Ltd
Phone:
+44 (0) 1244 311440
Email:
chester@diamondenv.co.uk

Venue

Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel
Whitchurch Road
Christleton, Chester, CH3 5QL United Kingdom
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Website:
http://www.mercurechester.co.uk/
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