B9175 - TECNOLOGIA INDUSTRIALE

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

• Understand the main industrial production technologies and the associated occupational health and safety risks.

• Identify and apply the principal prevention methods—especially collective measures—related to chemical, physical, and biological hazards in the workplace.

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 workplace environments.

Emerging technologies and new health risks for workers.

"Non-standard work": risk analysis in atypical forms of employment (e.g., temporary work, part-time, telework, and self-employment) and the implications for occupational medicine.

Technology and Occupational 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 protecting the health of agricultural workers.

Risk assessment techniques and prevention strategies, with a focus on occupational risks in agricultural settings.

Wood Technology: Risks and Occupational Medicine

Risks related to wood dust, noise, vibrations, and chemical agents used in wood processing.

Health risk assessment for workers, focusing on occupational diseases (e.g., respiratory diseases and musculoskeletal disorders).

Preventive measures, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and collective protection systems (e.g., dust extraction systems).

Health and safety regulations in the woodworking sector.

Construction Technology and Worker Health

Physical risks (falls, exposure to noise, vibrations), chemical risks (cement dust, asbestos), and ergonomic risks (repetitive movements, manual handling of loads).

Health protection regulations in the construction sector and occupational medicine principles for the prevention of work-related diseases.

Risk assessment techniques and health protection strategies for construction workers.

Metalworking Technology and Health Risks

Risks associated with metal dust, exposure to vibrations, radiation (e.g., from welding), and noise.

Occupational medicine in the metalworking sector: prevention of acute and chronic damage due to exposure to metals and chemical agents (e.g., heavy metals, solvents).

Risk assessment and health regulations to protect 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 associated occupational diseases, such as skin irritations and exposure to toxic fumes and gases.

Monitoring techniques and evaluation of chemical and physical risks in surface treatment processes.

Preventive occupational health measures to protect workers from hazardous exposures in coating and surface treatment operations.

Welding Technology: Health Risks and Prevention

Health risks related to welding activities (toxic fumes, ultraviolet radiation, burn injuries, acute accidents).

Occupational medicine in welding: identification of work-related illnesses such as respiratory diseases, eye injuries, and skin damage.

Risk prevention through the use of PPE, adequate ventilation, and worker training.

Health and safety regulations for welding operations.

Metal Casting Technology and Worker Health

Occupational risks in metal casting: exposure to fumes, high temperatures, and potentially hazardous substances during foundry operations.

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

The course is delivered through face-to-face lectures supported by multimedia presentations and classroom discussions.

Assessment methods

Written exam with multiple-choice questions

Teaching tools

teaching is supported by traditional tools such as a whiteboard and projector, as well as multimedia presentations and digital learning platforms.

Office hours

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