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Module Name
Module Code
Lecture Hrs
Practical Hrs
Credits
Occupational Safety and Health
AGRI1100(1)
15
0
1

Description
General Introduction to Safety & Health. History & Evolution of Safety & Health in Mauritius. Accident rate in workplaces. General Safety & Health at the University of Mauritius. Occupational Safety & Health Act 2005 and related regulations and Food Act 1998. Risk Assessment (Definition of Hazard, Types of hazards, Five steps of Risk Assessment). General Laboratory Safety (Housekeeping, Machinery safety, Good Practices in Laboratory, Personal Protective Equipment). Chemical and Waste Management. Fire Safety. Ergonomics. First Aid.
Faculty Department
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE Combination of APS & AFS
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: Kajol Jogarah
Telephone: 4037400
Email: k.jogarah@uom.ac.mu
 

 

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