The course focuses on core concepts of occupational health and safety. Work‐related health disorders and diseases due to the interaction of employees and employers with their working environment health and wellbeing of the workforce, including hygiene practices at workplaces will be at the core of this course. Theories of occupational health and safety will be examined. Students will be introduced to major occupational health related diseases including those of the musculoskeletal system, the lungs, and the skin, as well as accidents; legal and policy frameworks within which occupation health operates in Ghana.  Objective:The objective of this course is to equip students to understand the fundamental issues relating occupational health and safety.

Mode of Delivery:The content will be delivered through lectures, guest lectures, individual and group presentations.