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MSc Environmental, Occupational and Pharmaceutical Risk Assessment and Management

RISK MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT

2nd semester

Learning objectives

Students after successfully attending the course will know the meaning and importance of risk assessment in the context of occupational, environmental and pharmaceutical risk. They will acquire the theoretical and practical approach to the process of preparing and writing the occupational risk report with emphasis on the points of mapping the risks and the populations affected, the sources of the necessary data as well as the prioritization of the proposed measures to limit the exposure. They will have access to the texts of the current legislation and guidelines that provide for exposure levels in various categories of risk (physical, chemical, biological, etc.).

 

Course content

Risk Analysis and Management Systems Methodology, Risk Identification, Risk Assessment and Valuation, Planning, Resource Management, Control and Monitoring of the Management Plan. Risk Assessment Methods, calculation of overall severity of risk factors in the workplace, effects on the health and safety of workers, assessment and written assessment of risks at work. Risk assessment process, identification, identification of exposed occupational groups, mapping and assessment of risks, taking protective measures, control and review. Relevant legislation, best practices, case studies.