ORG001 Health, Safety and Environment (Autumn 2021)
- ECTS Credits:
- 0
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Thor Mo
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn and Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Biology
- Bachelor's Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
- Bachelor´s Programme in Visual art and art education,
- Bachelor's Programme in Multimedia Technology and Design
- Bachelor´s Programme in Contemporary Theatre
- Bachelor's Programme in Classical Music Performance
- Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program
- Biology, 1-year Programme
- Theatre and drama, 1-year Programme
- Physics, 1-year Programme
- Civil and Structural Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
- Computer Engineering, Bachelor's Programmme
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
- Renewable Energy, Bachelor's Programme
- Mechatronics, Bachelor's Programme
- Visual art and art education, 1-year Programme
- Master's Programme in Coastal Ecology
- Multimedia and Game Technologies, Master's Programme
- Civil and Structural Engineering, Master's Programme
- Master's Programme in Renewable Energy
- Artificial Intelligence and The Internet of Things, Master's Programme
- Artificial Intelligence, 5-year master programme
- Master's Programme in Industrial Economics and Technology Management (5 years)
- Master's Programme in Fine Arts
- Master's Programme in Mechatronics
- Master's Programme in Classical Music Performance
- Music, 1-year Programme
- Natural Sciences, 1-year Programme
Teaching language
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should have:
Knowledge
• Have knowledge of information, requirement and precautions when working in laboratories at UiA.
• Have knowledge of methods and tools students need when planning and conducting safe laboratory exercises.
• Have knowledge of preventive fire protection.
• Have knowledge of first aid in case of accidents.
Skills
• Be able to apply knowledge about HSE when carrying out tasks in laboratories.
• Be able to work with machines, chemicals and work processes without endangering themselves or others.
• Be able to adapt tools for HSE work to different situations and needs.
General competence
• Be able to assist fellow students or staff in emergency situations by being able to use first aid and fire equipment properly.
• Be able to use a standardized risk assessment and deviation system.
Contents
The course covers nine topics that provide students and staff with the basics for learning the instructions and precautions for laboratory work as part of their education or employment at UiA.
1. Basic HSE
2. Behavior in laboratories
3. Chemicals and waste management
4. Preventive fire protection
5. Practical fire drill and demonstration
6. First aid with heart and lung rescue
7. Practical exercises with heart and lung rescue
8. Guided tour of relevant laboratories focusing on safety regulations and HSE on campus.
9. Optional topic, such as bullying and harassment, data security, or other relevant HSE related topic