Teaching Methodologies
Expository and interactive classes using audiovisual and interactive means, using audiovisual means allow the acquisition of knowledge. The practical matrix will be carried out experimentally, using techniques and working methods that guide the implementation of safety principles, namely through simulation of work contexts.
Assessment methodology in accordance with current assessment regulations.
Continuous assessment includes an assessment test for each of the matrices of the curricular unit in which students must obtain a minimum score of 9.5 in all matrices:
(TP) Written evaluation – 60%
(P) Practical assessment – 40%
Learning Results
The student must acquire knowledge of:
– Legislation applicable to the field of knowledge
– Hazards and risks associated with different sectors of activity
– Work and protection techniques and equipment
– Tools for the elaboration of work safety planning
The student must acquire skills to:
– Identify occupational hazards and risks
– Define risk prevention and protection systems
The student must acquire competences to:
– Coordinate and control activities to prevent and protect professional risks
– Develop preventive and/or corrective action plans
Program
1. WORK SAFETY FRAMEWORK
2. AUDITS AND TECHNICAL VERIFICATION
Checklists and other work documentation
Audits and technical visits
Equipment verification techniques
3. WORKPLACES
Prevention and protection measures
Risks, preventive and protective measures
4. SAFETY SIGNAL
Selection, installation and maintenance criteria
signaling plans
5. WORK EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AND TOOLS
Risks, preventive and protective measures
Equipment verification
6. COLLECTIVE AND INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Selection criteria
Criteria for use, maintenance and conservation
7. ACTIVITIES WITH SPECIFIC RISKS
Electrical hazards
Risks associated with hazardous products
Fire and Explosion Hazards
Risks in cargo handling
8. HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES OR WORK
works at height
Work in confined spaces
hyperbaric work
9. HIGH ACCIDENTAL SECTORS
Construction
Agriculture
Industry
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
– ROXO, M. (2006) Segurança e saúde do trabalho: avaliação e controlo de riscos, Coimbra: Almedina.
– MIGUEL, A. (2014) Manual de Higiene e Segurança do Trabalho, Porto, Porto Editora, 2014
– VEIGA, R. et al (última edição) Higiene, Segurança, Saúde e Prevenção de Acidentes de Trabalho, Lisboa, Verlag Dashofer.
– Hurst, P.; Kirby, P. (2004) Health, Safety and Environment: A Series of Trade Union Education Manuals for Agricultural Workers. ILO.
– Health and Safety Executive (2013) A guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations.
– UVA, António Sousa, Trabalhadores saudáveis e seguros em locais saudáveis e seguros, Petrica Editores, 2011