Outside Lecture Hall # 4

Sign-In and collection of material
A light lunch will be served

1. Examine relevant occupational health issues of public health importance

1. Discuss occupational health in the state of Qatar

1. Discuss common challenges facing migrant workers as they leave their homes seeking better jobs
2. Identify health myths associated with migrant workers
3. Outline factors influencing the perceptions, attitudes and practices of healthcare services provided to migrant workers
4. Summarize lessons learnt from public health challenges of migration

1. Define occupational safety and health standards
   • Differentiate between occupational safety and health standards, laws, guidelines and best practices
   • List primary occupational injuries and illnesses
2. Recognize occupational hazards and risks
   • Describe the difference between hazards and risks
   • Discuss the process of hazard identification and risk assessment
3. Identify strategies for risk mitigation
   • Describe prevention approaches
   • List exposure control methods 

1. Recognize the health and safety challenges at construction worksites and the role of occupational medicine specialists in addressing them 
2. Summarize recommended health and safety practices for the construction industry

1. Describe the physiological challenges of the aviation environment
2. Show how some medical conditions may be adversely effected whilst travelling as an airline passenger 
3. Explain what information can help airlines decide if passengers are fit to fly

1. Examine perspectives which may emerge from the plenary sessions
2. Explain and clarify any issues related to occupational health

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