Course overview

Physical Agents Training covers the learning topics shown in the modules below.

Modules included

• Module 1: Introduction to Physical Agents
• Module 2: Legislative Framework
• Module 3: Key Terms Used in this Guide
• Module 4: Duties and Responsibilities
• Module 5: Information, Instruction and Training
• Module 6: Physical Agent Exposure Risk Assessment
• Module 7: Exposure Monitoring
• Module 8: Medical Screening and Medical Surveillance
• Module 9: Control of Exposure
• Module 10: Cold Stress
• Module 11: Heat Stress
• Module 12: Illumination
• Module 13: Indoor Air Quality
• Module 14: Vibration
• Module 15: Occupational Non-Ionising Radiation
• Module 16: Noise as a Related Physical Hazard
• Module 17: PPE and Facilities
• Module 18: Maintenance, Records and Review
• Module 19: Checklists for Workplace Use