75156 - Industrial Technology

Course contents

Introduction to Occupational Medicine and Industrial Technology

Definition of occupational medicine and its integration with industrial technology. Changes in the world of work: the evolution of occupational risks and workplaces. Emerging technologies and new health risks for workers. "Non-standard works": risk analysis in atypical jobs (e.g., temporary, part-time, remote, and self-employed work) and the implications for occupational medicine. Technology and Risks in Agriculture Chemical risks (pesticides and fertilizers), biological risks (infectious diseases transmitted by animals and plants), and physical risks (noise, vibrations, extreme temperatures). Preventive approach and specific regulations to protect the health of agricultural workers. Risk assessment techniques and prevention strategies, with particular attention to occupational risks in agricultural environments. Wood Technology: Risks and Occupational Medicine Risks related to wood dust, noise, vibrations, and chemical agents used in processing. Health risk assessment for workers, with a focus on occupational diseases (e.g., respiratory diseases and musculoskeletal damage). Preventive measures, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and collective measures (e.g., dust extraction systems). Regulations regarding health and safety in the woodworking industry. Technology in the Construction Sector and Worker Health Physical risks (falls, exposure to noise, vibrations), chemical risks (cement dust, asbestos), and ergonomic risks (repetitive movements, lifting loads). Health protection regulations in the construction sector and principles of occupational medicine for the prevention of occupational diseases. Risk assessment techniques and health protection strategies for construction workers. Metalworking Technology and Health Risks Risks related to metal dust, exposure to vibrations, radiation (in the case of welding), and noise. Occupational medicine in the metalworking industry: prevention of acute and chronic damage from exposure to metals and chemicals (e.g., heavy metals, solvents). Risk assessment and health regulations for the protection of workers in metallurgical and mechanical industries. Coating and Surface Treatment Technology: Chemical and Physical Risks Risks related to metal surface treatments (welding, painting, galvanizing) and related occupational diseases, such as skin irritations, exposure to toxic fumes and gases. Techniques for monitoring and assessing chemical and physical risks in metal surface treatments. Preventive measures in occupational medicine to protect workers from harmful exposures in coating and surface treatment processes. Welding Technology: Health Risks and Prevention Risks related to welding (toxic fumes, ultraviolet radiation, burns, acute injuries). Occupational medicine in welding: identification of occupational diseases, such as respiratory diseases, eye injuries, and dermatological damage. Risk prevention through the use of PPE, ventilation, and worker training. Safety regulations and health protection for welding workers. Metal Casting Technology and Worker Health Occupational risks in metal casting: exposure to fumes.

Readings/Bibliography

Manuale di Medicina del Lavoro e Igiene Industriale- Autori Alessio - Apostoli

Medicina del lavoro e igiene industriale. Per i corsi di laurea in medicina e chirurgia e professioni sanitarie- Editore: Tipografia Editrice Pisana. Autori: A. Cristaudo, R. Foddis.

Teaching methods

frontal lessons

Assessment methods

multiple choice quiz

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