International Module W 501 Measurement of Hazardous Substances

International Module W 501 Measurement of Hazardous Substances (including Risk Assessment) Day 5

Today's Learning Outcomes • Understand overnight questions • Understand how to organise data into a useful format • Understand the processes of communication of exposure assessments to stakeholders • Develop skills of data interpretation & numerical calculations

Today's Learning Outcomes (cont) • Preparation of a practical report • Familarisation with examination format via mock examination • Identification of further learning areas arising from results of mock examination

Presentation of Results

Presentation of Results • Importance of data presentation • Identification of stakeholders • Format of reports • Effective communication

Identification of Stakeholders • Persons who were sampled • Management • Persons requesting survey • Statutory authorities & workforces representatives

Types of Report • Laboratory • Technical • Employee feedback • Management

Laboratory Report • Provides facts without any interpretation • Most national standard monitoring methods follow this approach • Not useful for communicating outcomes of workplace assessments • Useful in evaluating workplace exposures

Technical Report • Very detailed usually containing – – – – Executive summary Title Introduction Process description Methods and measurements Results and discussion Conclusions & recommendations Should be a true record of assessment

Employee Feedback Report • Needs to be presented in non technical language and an easy to read format • Needs to answer any concerns that the employee may have

Employee Feedback Report (cont) • Is most useful when presented by someone familiar with the monitoring exercise and the potential health risks • Needs to address any privacy concerns

Management Report • Should be a summary of the technical report (which is also provided) • Needs to identify the issues, present conclusions from the monitoring exercise & any recommendations for remedial action • A short visual presentation (2 – 3 slides) can be effective in communicating the report outcomes

Using Data to Drive Improvement • Need accessible database to store information • Useful to measure effectiveness of controls overtime – Pre & post measurements – Ongoing performance/maintenance • Useful to dispel myths – can be used to focus attention on the real issues not perceived issues

One Form of Data Presentation to Drive Improvement Source: University of Wollongong

Practical Report Assignment

Practical Report • Using the data and information of the dust practical (Part B) prepare a formal report • Use the AIOH guideline as a template • Draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations to control exposures • Hand completed report to lecturer for assessment

Case Studies

Case Studies 4 & 5 • Case study 4 – Acme Minerals • Case study 5 – High Energy Petroleum Need to review information and answer questions in 80 minutes Group discussion to review answers to questions

Case Study 4 – Process Overview Source: BP International

Case Study 4 - Bagging Machine Source: BP International

Case Study 5 – Storage Tanks Source: University of Wollongong

Case Study 5 – Entry Manhole Source: University of Wollongong

Mock Examination & Examination Review

Mock Examination • Aim is to give students experience in sitting examinations of the type offered by the BOHS • Exercise should be used as a learning experience to highlight areas of further revision

Examination Format • 40 short answer questions in 100 minutes • The answers to all of the questions can be found in the student handbook • Some questions will require interpretation of material in the handbook • Some questions will involve calculations which must be shown on answer sheet • Each question can be answered in the space provided in the answer book v Pass mark is 50%

Some Examination Tips • Attempt all questions on the exam paper – it is possible for you to get some marks even if your answer is not completely correct • Make sure you are familiar with your student manual – you do not need to memorize the information it contains but you do need to find the information quickly in the examination.

Review of Today's Learning Outcomes (cont) • Familarisation with examination format via mock examination • Identification of further learning areas arising from results of mock examination

Review of Today's Learning Outcomes • Understand overnight questions • Understand how to organise data into a useful format • Understand the processes of communication of exposure assessments to stakeholders • Develop skills of data interpretation & numerical calculations

Review of Today's Learning Outcomes (cont) • Preparation of a practical report • Familarisation with examination format via mock examination • Identification of further learning areas arising from results of mock examination