Content category - Control & Care
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Work Improvements in Small Enterprises (WISE) is a training program developed by the ILO to assist small and medium-sized enterprises in improving working conditions using simple, effective and low-cost techniques that provide direct benefits to owners and workers. The training emphasizes the link between good working conditions and productivity and the importance of employer-employee cooperation to achieving positive change. WISE was successfully introduced in over 20 countries in Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and Africa. To support WISE training several publications are available in multiple languages. A specific application of the WISE program is the highly successful WIND program for the agricultural sector.
WISE is highly participatory and promotes the adoption of local solutions for local problems. At the end of the training, participants build personalized action plans through the use of the WISE checklists. They are then supported to carry out and maintain planned improvements by volunteers/trainers and through the creation of a local WISE network.
WISE covers the following topics: (1) Materials storage and handling, (2) Workstation design, (3) Machine safety, (4) Control of hazardous substances, (5) Lighting, (6) Work-related welfare facilities, (7) Work premises, (8) Work organization, (9) Understanding productivity, (10) Managing and Motivating Employees, (11) Designing and managing working Time, (12) Managing Wages and Benefits, (13) Family-friendly measures, and (14) Creating a respectful workplace.
The material consists of two handbooks: a Trainer’s Guide and an Action Manual. The Trainer’s Guide gives the principles of the successful organization of the training, including preparation, training steps, detailed suggestions for lessons, activities and cases, examples for improvement, and potential questions and answers to them.
The Action Manual consists of an Action checklist and many examples of good practices, including motivation why.
The material is primarily meant to be used by a trainer / teacher in setting up participatory action-oriented training sessions. The Trainer’s Guide starts with an extensive description how to effectively use the manual, including tips for preparation and follow-up activities.
An introduction to the WISE program is available in English, French and Spanish.
For a direct link to the manuals and other relevant material, see the Comments block below.
Language(s):
English, Español, Spanish, Français, French
Training level(s) of the material:
Awareness
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Course
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A free course consisting of 6 lessons in workplace safety and health. The following lessons are presented: 1. Hazards in the workplace, 2. Measuring Risk, 3. Controlling Risk, 4. Safety Statement, 5. Reporting Accidents and Incidents, and 6. Responsibility. The course is developed towards young people (post primary education) to introduce them into the health risks of work.
After the course, they are able to define safety hazards in the workplace, make a basic risk assessment and estimate risks, know the principles of prevention and identify control measures, know the content of a safety statement, identify key elements in reporting of accidents and the responsibilities of all people involved in the workplace.
The course is presented in English only. It is necessary to register before the course can be approached. Apart from the course described here, the website offers other free courses also: see below: Related Material.
Each lesson consists of simple texts, illustrations and questions, and an assessment. The questions and assessment are interactive and feedback is given on the answers. One may continue without answering the questions. In that case, however, no feedback is provided. The lessons can be followed effectively on-line only. That is, the text presented can also be printed, but the questions, assessment and feedback cannot.
The material is primary meant for students. The level of the material is that of awareness and does not ask for any specific pre-knowledge in health care and / or occupational health. Teachers can monitor the progress of students using a free manager service (also available on the website). Some specific terms used are explained in a glossary.
On start of each lesson, an advertisement (ad) appears on the screen for a considerable period (10-15 seconds). The user may choose for the (paid) option to not let these ads appear.
Language(s):
English
Training level(s) of the material:
Awareness
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Module
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This website offers a set of free lessons on such topics as hepatitis infections in relation to needle sticking, vibration white finger in relation to forest work, prevention of further outbreaks of an infectious disease, over-use of the voice in noisy environments, diagnosis of abdominal pain, and risk and prevention in the mining industry. The lessons are presented in three languages: English, Spanish and German. It is necessary to register before the lessons can be approached. Apart from the free lessons, the website offers a large amount of others cases also, however, not for free.
Each lesson consists of text, illustrations and questions. Before one can continue, these questions (open or multiple choice) must be answered, whereafter the feedback can be checked. The lessons can be followed and displayed on-line only.
The level of the material is variable: some is meant for anyone who has basic knowledge in health care and occupational health. Other lessons demand for advanced knowledge in medicine. Some specific terms used are explained (however: not all).
Language(s):
English, Español, Spanish, Deutsch, German
Training level(s) of the material:
Advanced
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Lesson
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This set of lessons consists of a total of 21 lessons on injuries and violence. For injuries, such general topics as general principles, measuring and surveillance, and epidemiological analyses are dealt with. Besides, specific lessons are presented on road traffic injuries, drowning, falling and burning, child poisoning and injuries at the workplace. The lessons on violence comprise of violence against children, suicide, sexual violence, and violence committed by young persons. In addition, some lessons on care and rehabilitation are presented.
All lessons can be followed on-line or downloaded in any order. The material is appropriate students, who have basic knowledge in epidemiology. Many terms used are explained in a glossary. Each lesson includes some self-assessments, including the answers. The material is also suitable for teachers who want to combine any number of lessons to make a customized learning program. A guideline for the latter group, however, is lacking.
The course consists of ready-to-use material, that can be used on-line, or downloaded free of charge, printed and displayed. Logging in as a guest or after having registered is necessary. The lessons are available in two languages: English and Spanish.
Language(s):
English, Español, Spanish
Training level(s) of the material:
Intermediate
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Lesson
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This lesson, designed more or less specifically for the situation in the UK, helps to create awareness for the beneficial effect of remaining in or returning to work. It also identifies the principles of effective rehabilitation and helps in the proper formulation of an advice (in a so-called fit note) to support the rehabilitation of a worker having health complaints. Checklists to quickly assess the impacts of health on work and work on health are introduced. In addition, it gives advice on how to integrate the rehabilitation advice into the management plan for early intervention.
The lesson is meant for medical doctors at the secondary care level and consists of 34 interactive slides. The slides contain descriptive texts, questions and feedback, and illustrative pictures and movies. Certain links can be clicked on to get an additional explanation. The lesson is given in English only. --------------------------
NOTE: an additional lesson on the same topic and with the same title, however at the primary care level and meant especially for general practitioners, can be found following the link given in the Comments block of the full description of this material on this website.
Language(s):
English
Training level(s) of the material:
Advanced
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Lesson
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This module teaches how to recognize occupational and environmental cancer and how to respond to this finding. It is designed for primary healthcare providers (physicians, specialists, nurses) and anyone with an interest in recognizing and preventing occupational and environmental cancer. Insights are provided into how the recognition of cancer risks can lead to prevention. Case studies will highlight the essential points and allow the participants to apply the lessons learned.
The module also includes authoritative carcinogen lists, by chemical, occupation and cancer site, components of an exposure history and how to interpret this, and specific attention is paid to radon and asbestos.
The module consists of free-of-charge online interactive material. Prior to participating the course one needs to register. No download is necessary. The module takes between 1 and 2 hours.
Language(s):
English, Español, Spanish, Français, French
Training level(s) of the material:
Awareness
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Module
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An online module in English and Spanish designed to help selecting personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers, to protect themselves from exposure to infectious diseases. In addition, the module supports the training in the proper use of PPE by interactive teaching of the moments and order of putting on and off of the PPE. The module also reviews the key principles of occupational health and infection control, covering such topics as hierarchy of safety control, hand hygiene, and types of personal protection.
The material is relevant to everyone working with infectious diseases.
The material can be used online free of charge. An on-line connection via the Internet is necessary. A two page PDF document summarizing the key points that have been taught can be downloaded and printed as a quick remembrance after the module.
For the link of the Spanish version: see the comments block in the full description of this material.
Language(s):
English, Español, Spanish
Training level(s) of the material:
Awareness
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Module
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This course describes possible ways of exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace, and the basic steps to recognize and control exposure. Here, the methodologies and technologies available to control exposures and, hence, reduce risks to health are described. A considerable amount of attention is paid to ventilation systems, contamination and personal protection equipment. In addition, several practical applications of control strategies in a variety of industrial sectors are given.
The material is appropriate for students, who have basic knowledge of physics and biology. For teachers, a guideline is added.
The course consists of ready-to-use material, that can be downloaded free of charge, printed and displayed. No on-line interaction is necessary.
Language(s):
English
Training level(s) of the material:
Intermediate
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Course
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This course gives insight into the relation between the working human and his/her workplace, tools, handling of materials, and environment. It will deal with all those aspects that make work easier, more healthy and efficient, if applied in the right way. It will bring understanding why physical work may parallel a risk for health, especially for developing musculoskeletal disorders. It will teach how a different design of a workplace or tool, or a better control of the working environment can result in a more efficient work performance and a lower risk for these musculoskeletal problems. It also includes social and legal concerns, including current standards.
The material is appropriate students, who have gained already a basic knowledge in recognition, evaluation and control of health risks. In addition, a guideline for instructors is added.The following is advised to persons not having experience with occupational hygiene and safety. To start effectively, basic comprehension how to recognize, evaluate and control health risk in relation to physical work and ergonomics is demanded.
After the course, you have technical knowledge and practical skills to identify health hazards, to assess occupational exposure and to evaluate the effect of measures that are taken.
The course consists of ready-to-use material, that can be downloaded free of charge, printed and displayed. No on-line interaction is necessary.
Language(s):
English
Training level(s) of the material:
Intermediate
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Course
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