Trainer | Nexam Pty Ltd | Start Date | 18 Nov 2024 |
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Location | Live Online Online |
Language | English |
Contact | naadiya@nexam.co.za | Places | 3 |
18 November – 28 November 2024
Course overview
Aims
- Introduce you to toxicology, physiology and epidemiology.
- Identify chemical substances hazardous to health at work and their harmful effects on target organs.
You will learn to
- Define commonly used toxicological terms.
- Know the main routes by which hazardous substances can enter the body, and the factors which influence their absorption, distribution, storage and elimination.
- Know where to find information on hazardous substances and processes.
- Understand the principal target organs affected by hazardous substances at work, and the factors influencing harm.
- Know the main routes of exposure and toxic and health effects for hazardous substances commonly encountered in the workplace.
- Interpret results from epidemiological studies