OCC433 - Occupational Health and Chemistry I

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Subject Title
Occupational Health and Chemistry I

Subject Description
A general coverage of general aspects of industrial hygiene.  Specific topics include Canadian legislation with respect to Occupational Safety, Standard Setting bodies, modes of evaluation of chemical exposure, occupational toxicology, safety considerations for engineers, nanoparticle toxicology and instrumentation associated with the evaluation of the occupational environment.

Credit Status
BTA, Semester 6 Professional Elective

Instructor:        George Clark
                        george.clark@senecapolytechnic.ca
                        416-491-5050 x33762
                        S@Y, Room S3058

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

  • Have received a basic systematic coverage of the above listing of specific topics
  • Have attained a working knowledge of the legal liability and safety obligations of the employee, employer and government workplace relationship
  • Have attained a working knowledge of the mathematics, instrumentation and techniques involved in evaluating an occupational environment for chemical hazards
  • Have obtained a general overview to the topic of toxicology and air in the workplace environment.
  • Have obtained a general overview to the various units and exposure standards used in the field of Occupational Health and Safety
  • Have obtained an introduction to the common definitions used in toxicological studies and the dose-response relationship.
  • Have obtained an introduction into hazards associated with combustible dusts, an introduction into fire hazards and explosive limits.
  • Have obtained an introduction to nanoparticle toxicology.
  • Be able to apply chromatographic and spectrophotometric principles to determine the identity of an analyte in a mixture.
  • Be able to apply the external standard method of analysis to quantitatively determine the composition of an analyte in a mixture.
  • Have demonstrated a basic understanding of the operation of Agilent ChemStationÒ software.
  • Have experience with method development and the interpretation of chromatographic and spectrophotometric data.
  • Be able to prepare schematics of chromatographic and spectrophotometric instruments to indicate the function of the instruments and their components.
  • Be able to calculate reagent concentrations in analytical samples of unknown concentration based on instrumental response.
  • Be able to determine reagent concentrations in serial dilutions of aqueous samples to facilitate the preparation of experimental methods.

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Execute mathematical operations accurately.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
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