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HST2256 Occupational Hygiene
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

This unit introduces students to a range of work related health hazards and occupational toxicology. Students will cover scientific sampling and evaluation procedures. A variety of occupational hygiene sampling instruments will be utilised to obtain quantitative data that will be used to assess both chronic and acute health risks associated with work place exposures.  



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
U77Bachelor of Science (Security Management)
MAAABBOccupational Safety and Health Major
MIAADNOccupational Safety and Health Minor
SMAAAOOccupational Safety and Health 8 Unit Supporting Major
MAAAGHOccupational Safety and Health Major
MAAAGDOccupational Safety and Health Major
MAAAHWOccupational Safety and Health Major
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010