Keywords
Learning outcomes
- The student is familiar with current trends in working life and the main challenges for sustained work careers and work ability in contemporary society
- The student understands the interplay between work and health and the concepts of occupational and work-related diseases
- The student is aware of various occupational health care systems, and of major issues in work place safety and ergonomics
Contents
- Current trends in working life
- The influence of work organization and the working environment on well-being at work
- Workplace health promotion
- Health-work-health relationships
- The concept of work ability
- Occupational and work-related diseases
- Ergonomics and accessibility
- Workplace risk assessment and safety management
- Occupational health services in Finland and elsewhere
Teaching methods
Classroom work max 36 h
Teaching language
Finnish, EnglishModes of study
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
? Lecture attendance (min 75%)
? Active participation in group work and seminars
? Active participation in workplace visits
? Completion of a written assignment/essay
Evaluation and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.Announced in the teaching schedule
Study materials
Announced in the teaching schedule
Further information
Minimum number of students: 8 (else the course will be cancelled), maximum number of students: 32
Belongs to following study modules
2018–2019
