18 Mar. – 22 Mar. 2024#

OHTA 502: THERMAL ENVIRONMENT#

To provide a sound understanding of the effects of the thermal environment on people, and the means of assessing and controlling the risks associated with thermal stress.

Learning Outcomes#

On completing this course successfully the student will be able to:

• Identify sources of thermal stress within the working environment.
• Understand the nature of thermal strain on the body.
• Assess the thermal environment through appropriate measurement and other means
• Evaluate the likely risk from exposure to thermal stress.
• Suggest appropriate control approaches for the thermal environment.

Course Format#

The course is normally run as a 5 day taught course [minimum 45 hours including lectures, tutorials, practical/demonstration sessions, guided reading, overnight questions and examination].

Course Content#

• The Thermal Spectrum.
• Principles.
• Effects of Temperature Extremes.
• Thermal Comfort.
• Evaluation of Hot Environments.
• Control of Hot Environments.
• Thermal Surveys.
• Evaluation of Cold Environments.
• Control of Cold Environments.
• Approaches to Risk Assessment.