CHEMICAL AND CARCINOGENIC RISK
cod. 1011058

Academic year 2024/25
2° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Roberta ANDREOLI
Academic discipline
Scienze tecniche mediche applicate (MED/50)
Field
"scienze della prevenzione nell'ambiente e nei luoghi di lavoro"
Type of training activity
Characterising
14 hours
of face-to-face activities
2 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
in ITALIAN

Learning objectives


Critically review the information reported in the safety data sheet.
Developing the ability to understand what a risk assessment is and how to draw it up for chemicals, carcinogens and mutagens.
Developing environmental monitoring based on the results of risk assessment and conducting data analysis.
Develop autonomy in the analysis of critical issues about occupational exposure to chemicals.
Acquire the formal language, which enables to communicate properly with colleagues, companies and institutions.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content


REACH and CLP regulations and updates.
Evaluation and management of the chemical risk.
Risks, preventive measures, and protection in relation to the use and exposure to chemicals.
Assessment of occupational exposure to chemical agents through environmental and biological monitoring.

Full programme


Recalling legislation relating to chemical agents relevant for the exercise of the profession of the Specialists in Environment and Workplace Prevention (REACH and CLP regulations and updates, Directive (UE) 2022/431 and European Standard UNI EN 689:2019).
To analyse the information reported in the safety data sheet using European databases.
To produce a risk assessment document for chemicals, carcinogens and mutagens. Simulations using mathematical algorithms.
To develop an environmental monitoring based on the European Standard UNI EN 689:2019.

Bibliography


Material provided by the teacher and Web sites.

Teaching methods


The lessons will take place in presence, in compliance with safety standards, unless further provisions due to the possible continuation of the health emergency.
The teaching material will be deposited on the Teams or Elly platform with access reserved for students and will include iconographic presentations, material provided in class and/or video recording of the lessons.

Assessment methods and criteria


The student must demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to apply, the fundamental concepts of each topic covered through papers and oral interview.
The overall assessment, in thirtieth, is communicated immediately to the student.
Students with DSA/BSE must contact the University Reception and Inclusion Centre in advance (cai@unipr.it).

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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