UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON – DOWNTOWN

 

ENGR 4310 - INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE INSTRUMENTATION

 

LECTURE NOTE OUTLINE – CHAPTER 2

 

WEEK 2

 

I.                    Anatomy

A.                 Nose

B.                 Throat

C.                 Larynx

D.                 Trachea

E.                  Bronchi

F.                  Lungs

 

II.                 Respiration

A.                 Gas Exchange

B.                 Pressure Changes

C.                 Control of Breathing

D.                 Lung Volumes and Capacities

 

III.               Hazards

A.                 Atelectasis

B.                 Emphysema

C.                 Pleurisy

D.                 Pneumonitis

E.                  Bronchitis

F.                  Pneumoconiosis

 

IV.              Defenses/Impairment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON – DOWNTOWN

 

ENGR 4310 - INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE INSTRUMENTATION

 

LECTURE NOTE OUTLINE – CHAPTER 3

 

WEEK 2

 

I.                    Anatomy

A.                 Epidermis

B.                 Dermis

C.                 Subcutaneous Layer

D.                 Glands in the Skin

E.                  Blood Vessels

F.                  Hair

G.                 Nails

 

II.                 Physiology and Functions

A.                 Temperature Regulation

B.                 Ultraviolet Light

C.                 Skin Absorption

D.                 Defense Mechanisms

 

III.               Occupational Skin Disorders/Disease

A.                 Chemical

B.                 Mechanical

C.                 Physical

D.                 Biological

E.                  Botanical

F.                  Predisposition

 

IV.              Classifications of Skin Disease

A.                 Contact Dermatitis

B.                 Contact Urticaria/Latex Allergy

C.                 Photosensitivity

D.                 Occupational Acne

E.                  Pigmentary Abnormalities

F.                  Cutaneous Tumors

G.                 Nail Disease

H.                 Systemic Intoxication


 

V.                 Burns

A.                 Nature of Chemical Burns

B.                 Classification of Burns/Complications

 

VI.              Diagnosis

 

VII.            Worker’s Compensation

A.                 Diagnosis

B.                 Causation

C.                 Impairment Evaluation

D.                 Conclusions/Recommendations

E.                  Physical Examinations

 

VIII.         Prevention and Control

A.                 Environment

B.                 Monitoring and Control Technology

C.                 Personal Cleanliness

D.                 Barrier Creams

E.                  PPE

1.                  Protective Equipment

2.                  Fabrics

3.                  Gloves

4.                  Safety

 

IX.              Case Examples of Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON – DOWNTOWN

 

ENGR 4310 - INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE INSTRUMENTATION

 

LECTURE NOTE OUTLINE – CHAPTER 4

 

WEEK 2

 

            I.          Anatomy

A.                 External Ear

B.                 Middle Ear

C.                 Inner Ear

 

II.                 Pathology

A.                 External Ear

B.                 Middle Ear

C.                 Inner Ear

 

III.               Hearing Process

 

IV.              Hearing Measurement

A.                 Audiometer

B.                 Audiogram

 

V.                 Effects of Noise Exposure

A.                 Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

B.                 Non-Auditory Effects of Noise

 

VI.              Communication

A.                 Loudness

B.                 Clarity

C.                 Speech Sounds

D.                 Background Noise

E.                  Quality of Life

F.                  Rehabilitation

G.                 Further Medical Evaluation

 

VII.            OSHA Hearing Conservation Program

29 CFR 1910.95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON – DOWNTOWN

 

ENGR 4310 - INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE INSTRUMENTATION

 

LECTURE NOTE OUTLINE – CHAPTER 5

 

WEEK 2

 

            I.          Anatomy

A.                 Eyeball

B.                 Retina

C.                 Binocular Vision

 

II.                 Eye Problems

A.                 Specialists

B.                 Instruments

C.                 Eye Defects

1.                  Farsightedness

2.                  Nearsightedness

3.                  Astigmatism

4.                  Presbyopia

 

III.               Visual  Performance

A.                 Visual Acuity

B.                 Dark Adaptation

C.                 Depth Perception

D.                 Color Vision

 

IV.              Eye Disorders

A.                 Conjunctivitis, etc.

B.                 Glaucoma

C.                 Cataracts

D.                 Excessive Brightness

E.                  Night Blindness

F.                  Eyestrain

G.                 Nystagmus


 

V.                 Physical Hazards

A.                 Blows from Objects

B.                 Corneal Lacerations and Abrasions

C.                 Blink Reflex

D.                 Foreign Bodies

E.                  Thermal/Irradiation Burns

F.                  Chemical Hazards/Burns

 

VI.              Evaluation of Eye Hazards

A.                 First Aid

B.                 ANSI Z358.1-1990

 

VII.            Protective Equipment

A.                 ANSI Z87.1-1989

B.                 Impact Protection

C.                 Welding

D.                 Laser Beams

E.                  VDTs

F.                  Sunglasses

G.                 Contact Lenses

H.                 Comfort and Fit

 

VIII.         Vision Conservation Program

A.                 Environmental Survey

B.                 Vision Screening Program

C.                 Remedial Program

D.                 Professional Fitting and Follow-Up Procedures