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OHS6107 Workplace Hazards
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
 
Description:

This unit introduces students to a range of work related hazards and their potential adverse impacts on the health of workers. Students will cover a range of hazards to which an OHS professional needs to be aware. A number of tools that may be used to assess the extent of the risk of exposure to chemical, physical, mechanical, electrical and biological hazards will be covered.




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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
S73Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety
L65Master of Occupational Health and Safety
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2013 VET: 5/20/2013