Occupational Risk Assessment and Control

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%

The student must acquire knowledge of:
– Legislation applicable to the field of knowledge
– Hazards and risks associated with different sectors of activity and production methods
– Work and protection techniques and equipment
– Tools for risk assessment
– Systems and equipment for risk control
The student must acquire skills to:
– Identify occupational hazards and risks
– Define risk assessment, protection and control systems
– Define the monitoring plan of implemented measures
The student must acquire competences to:
– Coordinate and control occupational risk assessment and control activities
– Develop preventive and/or corrective action plans
– Raise awareness among workers

OCCUPATIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT
Risk concepts
Classification of different types of risks
Risk analysis, assessment, control and management
Prevention versus Protection and control strategies
RISK ELIMINATION
In project
At special risks
Intrinsic safety
In processes and work methods
RISK ASSESSMENT
Risk analysis perspectives
Types of risk evaluation
Risk Assessment Phases and Moments
Hazard identification methodologies and techniques
Risk analysis and maluation
Risk analysis steps
Identification of risk factors and risk assessment
Risk Assessment methodologies (Analysis methods; Quantitative, semi-quantitative and qualitative methods;
Global models)
Recording of risk assessment results
RISK CONTROL
Professional risk control actions
security procedures
Active and reactive systems
Records and documentation

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