Diploma In Practical Occupational And Environmental Health Modules 3 And 4

Diploma In Practical Occupational And Environmental Health 22 – 26 January 2012 Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, UAE

Module 3 : 22 – 23 January 2012 Module 4 : 24 – 25 January 2012 Examination : 26 January 2012

Your International Expert Course Directors Dr. Jalees Razavi MBBS, DPHC, DIH, FACOEM, FACPM, FRCPC President and Chairperson, Middle East Academy of Leadership in Health, Safety and Environment (MEAHSE)

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Linda Miller ME Des. OT, CCPE Director, Middle East Academy of Leadership in Health, Safety and Environment (MEAHSE)

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Diploma In Practical Occupational And Environmental Health 22 – 26 January 2012 • Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, UAE Course Timings Registration will be at 07:30 on Day One of the course. Course sessions will start promptly at 08:00 and end at 16:00. There will be two short breaks for refreshments and lunch will be served at 14:30 on Days One to Four.

The final examination will be on Day Five from 9:00 to 11:00.

Module 3

The focus of this session will be Type 1 and 2 musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace (MSDAW) and Lower Back Pain (LBP).

Day One – 22 January 2012 Setting the stage for a healthy, safe workplace • General review and introduction • Review basic concepts from Modules 1 and 2 • Introduce participants to areas that will be covered by Modules 3 and 4 By the end of this session you will be able to: 1. Discuss the concepts in toxicology as previously discussed in Modules 1 and 2 2. Identify the key concepts and references required for everyday occupational and environmental health 3. Review the general objectives of Modules 3 and 4 Identification of workplace population risks and controls • Essential industrial hygiene for the non-industrial Hygienist (Part 1) Industrial hygiene is defined as the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, communication and control of environmental stressors in, or arising from, the workplace that may result in injury, illness, impairment, or affect the wellbeing of workers and members of the community.

By the end of this session you will be able to: 1. Discuss the role of industrial hygiene in health, safety and environment 2. Identify the different types of occupational hazards 3. Comprehend the utilisation of industrial hygiene data 4. Discuss the different types of samplings in the workplace and the process of conducting a survey Identification of workplace population risk and controls • Industrial hygiene (Part 2) – Essentials of human factors and ergonomics In health and safety, Human Factors is a discipline of study that addresses the human – machinery interface. Human Factors deals with the biological, physical, social, psychological and safety characteristics of a user and the system the user is in.

By the end of this interactive session you will be able to: 1. Describe the health and safety management framework 2. Discuss the science of accident investigation and management 3. Appreciate the importance of measuring performance in health and safety management

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By the end of the session you will be able to: 1. Identify MSD risk factors as they relate to the office and industrial work environments 2. Describe controls that can be used to reduce or eliminate identified risk factors 3. Identify resources that can be used to support an ergonomic initiative Office and industrial ergonomics – Preventing MSDs (Part 2) The objectives of this session are in continuation to the ones above.

Introduction to manual handling and risks Lower back injuries continue to be a concern for many workplaces. Manual handling activities, if not properly designed, can contribute to a potential risk for injury.

After attending the session you will be able to: 1. Describe what is meant by manual handling 2. Identify risks associated with manual handling 3. Describe potential controls to minimise or eliminate manual handling risks 4. Identify potential resources that can be used to help assess and manage a manual handling risk

Module 4

Managing individual worker risk – After injury or illness • Fitness for work clinical aspects

The science of safety for the non-safety professionals

Identification of workplace population risks controls and safety • Preventing musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace (primary, secondary and tertiary)

Office and industrial ergonomics – Preventing MSDs (Part 1) Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are multi-factorial in nature. Workplace risk factors can contribute to MSDs in both the office and industrial environments.

Day Three – 24 January 2012

After the session you will be able to: 1. Describe the history of ergonomics and Human Factors 2. Describe the goals of Human Factors/ergonomics 3. Identify how to optimise human capabilities and limitations to achieve health and performance in the workplace

Day Two – 23 January 2012

By the end of this session you will: 1. Identify the differences between Type 1 and 2 MSDAW 2. Understand the assessment and management of MSDAW and LBP 3. Recognise the factors that support or hinder a successful Return To Work (RTW)

By the end of this session you will be able to: 1. Discuss the general principles of Fitness For Work (FFW) 2. Describe the importance of FFW in the pre-placement 3. Appreciate the psychological factors and FFW 4. Discuss the impact of age and cognitive functions on FFW Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) • Total and Short FCE • Objectives, and what and what cannot be done By the end of this session you will be able to: 1. Identify when FCE should be used 2. Describe the components of FCE 3. Describe the difference between short and total FCEs, and when they should be used

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4. Identify the limitations of FCE Ensuring readiness and successful return to work By the end of this session you will be able to: 1. Understand the difference between a restriction and a limitation 2. Understand the components of a job demands analysis and how it can be used to support restrictions or limitations 3. Identify potential job modifications that can be used to support successful RTW 4. Discuss the factors that make team approach an essential tool for success 5. Implement a successful RTW program at your workplace Delegates’ Case Studies You will contribute to different scenarios and seek input from the course faculty on how to approach different Human factors, ergonomics and industrial hygiene challenges at your workplace.

Day Four – 25 January 2012

Dr. Jalees Razavi MBBS, DPHC, DIH, FACOEM, FACPM, FRCPC President and Chairperson, Middle East Academy of Leadership in Health, Safety and Environment (MEAHSE) Dr. Razavi worked as the Head of Medical Specialties, Chief of Preventive Medicine and Occupational Medicine Consultant at Saudi Aramco 1997 until 2005. He then moved to Canada where he continues to practice Occupational Health in a leadership capacity in the Oil and Gas sector. He founded the Gulf Occupational and Environmental Medicine Group (GOEMG), is a founding member of the Occupational Medicine Specialists of Canada (OMSOC) and is the founding President and Chairperson of the Middle East Academy of Leadership in Health, Safety and Environment (www.meahse.org).

Dr. Razavi is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine (FACPM) and Fellow of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (FACOEM). His primary areas of specialty are wellness, presenteeism, chronic diseases in the workplace, disability, occupational health systems, Fitness For Work evaluations, risk assessment and communication and Business Continuity Planning. He is an advocate of supporting the progression of Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety in the Middle East, and considers this his primary volunteer activity.

Planning for tomorrow – Ensuring a healthy, productive workforce • Essentials of Business Continuity and Resiliency Planning (BCRP) BCPR is, working out in advance how to stay in business and support the essential businesses in the event of a disaster.

By the end of this interactive session you will be able to: 1. Understand the importance of BCRP 2. Define the steps required for a successful BCRP 3. Use a given scenario to conduct a BCRP

Linda Miller ME Des. OT, CCPE Director, Middle East Academy of Leadership in Health, Safety and Environment (MEAHSE)

Determinants of a healthy workforce • Impact of an aging workforce, chronic illness and poor lifestyle choices on the workplace Many workplaces struggle with a workforce that is aging. To ensure the health and performance of the workforce it is critical to understand how general health promotion can be used to support the workplace.

During this session you will: 1. Describe how nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can minimise risks associated with aging and/or sedentary lifestyles 2. Describe the component of a workplace health promotion initiative 3. Identify performance measures that can be used to measure the impact of a workplace health promotion program Managing fatigue in a 24-hour environment In a 24/7 world, fatigue is a struggle for many, both at home and at work.

Linda established EWI Works (Ergo Works Inc.) in 1991 to provide ergonomics consulting, design reviews, and user testing at both industrial and office environments. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Medicine (Occupational Therapy) from the University of Alberta and a Masters degree in Environmental Design from the University of Calgary.

Linda is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta, in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.

She has been involved in large scale projects ranging from industrial/ office assessments to full scale roll out of an ergonomics program and plan. Linda works with organisations to assess their current ergonomic programmes to identify gaps and help support process improvement of the ergonomic applications in new equipment/work area and process design.

At the end of this session you will be able to: 1. Describe what is meant by the term fatigue 2. Describe signs and symptoms an individual may experience when fatigued 3. Describe how fatigue can impact health and performance in the workplace 4. Identify the components of a fatigue management programme Course Review This session will allow you to synthesise and process the course materials. You will now be able to identify and implement tools learned here. At this time, you will get the opportunity to get your individual questions answered.

Day Five – 26 January 2012 Examination for Diploma in Practical Occupational And Environmental Health • An open book examination from 9:00 – 11:00

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