OH5: Risk policy, management, and communication

OH5

Module Manager: Prof. Dr. David Vernez

Occupational Hygiene specialists must understand 
human risk perception and risk behavior, legal 
boundary conditions for chemicals handling, and risk 
management. This course will introduce students to 
human risk perception, the applications of the Swiss 
legal framework in work and health, and the training 
of workers in the application of safety rules. 

Upon completion, students will be able to:
– Apply current national and international regulatory 
systems (e.g. REACH, MSDS)
– Apply OEL values and substance documentation for 
further interpretation of measurement data
– Write risk assessment reports according to recipients’ expectations and regulations
– Communicate critical results to organizations and 
community («breaking bad news»)

– Human risk perception and risk behavior
– Occupational safety legislation and compliance 
control
– Implications of OEL values and substance 
documentation
– Principles and legislation of risk assessment 
reports
– Communication and reporting

13-16 September 2027 in Lausanne

07 August 2027

CHF 2,720.–