CHZ 308 - Occupational Safety in Mineral Processing

Course Objectives

To improve the Culture of Occupational health and safety,and also occupational diseases:and Occupational accidents: definition, causes, prevention and consequences. Ergonomics applications, The health and safety problems and their solution techniques in mineral Processing plants.

Course Description

Introduction and history of Occupational health and safety. The effects of workplace on employees (chemical, physical, biological and psychological and sociological factors). Occupational diseases: definition, causes, protection and consequences. Occupational accidents: definition, causes, prevention and consequences. Ergonomics applications, Personal protective equipment, Expert witnees on claims about occupational diseases and accidents. The health and safety problems and their solution techniques in mineral Processing plants.