Euro Safety and Health

Courses previously taught by our principal, Dr. Seán Mahar:

British Occupational Hygiene Society Modules

• Measurement of Hazardous Substances (Including Risk Assessment), M102 The aim of this module is to outline the general approach advocated for the assessment of the health risk(s) associated with exposure to hazardous substances and then focuses in some detail on the role and application of atmospheric monitoring.
• Control of Hazardous Substances, M103 The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to the uses and processes where hazardous substances occur and the methods used to control exposure.
• Noise and Vibration, M104 The aim of this module is to provide the student with an appreciation of the nature of noise and vibration hazards in the workplace and the effects of noise and vibration on people It also details the approach in carrying out noise and vibration assessments in the workplace and in the general environment, and to determine the significance of measurement data in relation to the various standards for compliance.
• External Environment, M202 The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to environmental hazards, risk assessment techniques, principles of control, and environmental management. September 2004.
• Ergonomics Essentials (including Manual Handling and DSE), M203 The aim of this module is to provide a broad based introduction to ergonomic principles and their application in the design of work, equipment and the workplace.
• Measurement And Assessment Of Noise In The Workplace, M302 To enable the student to appreciate the nature of noise hazards in the workplace, to carry out an assessment in the workplace (as required by the Noise at Work Regulations) and to determine the significance of measurement data in relation to the various standards for compliance.
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, COSHH, M304 The aim of this module is to give practical guidance on how risks to health can be assessed, when using substances hazardous to health.

University of Wolverhampton

• The Development and Scope of Public Health, HL1000 This module aimed at examining the historical development of public health and the contribution of public health to the delivery of health gain.
• Environmental Effects on Human Development, HL1001 A module seeking to heighten student's opportunity to study critically and analytically, issues that are relevant to the supportive and harmful effects of the environment on human development. Development itself, is studied from biological, learning, psychoanalytical, cognitive and sociological aspects in relation to the environment.
• Work and Health, HL1115 A module aimed at creating an awareness of the potential effects on the health of the individual in the working environment, by exploring the effects of the work environment on the health of the individual and the effect that the individuals' health status may have on increasing risk factors in the workplace.
• Health Maintenance at Work, HL2022 A module aimed at increasing awareness of the need for provision of care for employees in the work environment for those students who do not have a professional qualification in health and safety.
• Evaluation of the Work Environment, HL2046 A module aimed at providing the student with knowledge of the rationale for and techniques used to assess risks in the workplace.
• Waste Management & Recycling, ES3000 A module aimed at giving the student an awareness of the alternative technologies for dealing with wastes and to provide a working knowledge of the technological, economic, social, political and environmental issues that guide both EC and UK waste mangement policies and legislation. Subject areas covered include the nature of waste, recycling and waste reduction with particular reference to the UK environment.
• Advanced Methods in Environmental Management, EA3009 A module aimed at providing an authoritative treatment of the practical methods of environmental management appropriate for developed industrial societies.
• Influences on Health at Work, HL3038 A module aimed at extending the students knowledge and understanding of the influences of health in the workplace.
• Control of the Work Environment, HL3059 A module aimed at providing the student with the skills to select the appropriate type of control equipment in a variety of situations.
• Physical Hazards, HL3060 A module aimed at providing the student with knowledge of the physical hazards of the workplace.
• Health Economics, HL4053 A module intended to analyse critically the economics approach, evaluate critically the organisation of UK and international markets in health care and evaluate critically an economic appraisal of competing options for scarce resources.

Ohio University, School of Health Sciences

• Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety, EH 260 Survey of technical and administrative procedures needed to control the environment, especially as they relate to health effects encountered in daily activities. Emphasis on general ecological environmental protection and environmental degradation, along with safety concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, EH 312 Problems in and solutions to the storage, collection, and disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous wastes with special emphasis on the planning and management aspects of designing, organizing, and operating refuse collection and disposal systems.
• Environmental Health Practicum, EH 464 Supervised 8 to 10 week learning experience in an approved clinical/environmental health facility designed to provide the student with practical comprehensive opportunities in environmental health to enhance and complement required classes.
• Introduction to Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety and Health, IH 200 Introduction to occupational safety and health and industrial hygiene including historical developments, health and safety program concepts, social and legislative requirements, professions relationships, and general introduction to concepts of anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of exposures.
• Industrial Hygiene Sampling and Analysis, IH 400 Lectures and lab to introduce field sampling and lab instrumentation and analytical methods common to industrial hygiene. Students required to interpret readings, analyze samples, and prepare appropriate reports.
• Toxicological Effects of Hazardous Materials, IH 401 Basic toxicology of hazardous dusts, fumes, vapors, gases, and liquids found in the workplace. Techniques necessary to recognize evaluate, and control exposure to organic solvents, metals, asbestos, lead, radon, and other substances will be introduced.
• Physical Hazards: Evaluation and Control, IH 410 Designed to provide a functional knowledge of methods used to evaluate and control noise, vibration, heat, light, and other factors affecting the health and well-being of the worker.
• Introduction to Radiological Health: Evaluation and Control, IH 415 Introduction and overview of health effects of various sources of radiation including sources, evaluation, safety, and control factors.
• Hazardous Material: Management and Control, IH 420 Lectures on gases, vapors, dusts, liquids, and solids and their physical and chemical properties. Emphasis is upon evaluation and control methods. Student is required to develop controls for specific cases and present them in technical reports.
• Chemicals: Health and Environment, T3 470C Topics presented include atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, acids and bases, polymers, corrosion, health-related issues (radon, formaldehyde, pesticides, asbestos), and global issues (ozone, greenhouse effect). Topics discussed with regard to their personal and environmental impacts.

United States Navy,
Naval Occupational Safety and Health, and Environmental Training Center

• Ergonomics, A-493-0024 The purpose of this course is to provide safety specialists, managers, and industrial hygienists who are required to perform ergonomics program management/administrative functions with the training to independently develop and implement back injury prevention and cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) prevention programs. The course content includes back injury prevention; CTDs; workplace design; tool and equipment selection and design; displays and controls; and environmental stressors. 5 days.

Teaching Awards:

96-97 Finalist for University Professor, Ohio University's highest teaching honor.

96-97 School of Health Sciences nominee for College of Health and Human Services Outstanding Teaching Award.

Page revised 22 June, 2008