Course code CitiP022
Credit points 9
Labour Safety in Economy II
Total Hours in Course243
Independent study hours243
Date of course confirmation20.09.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Forest Management
Course developer
Jānis Gailis
Dr. agr.
Course abstract
During professional practice students learn how to form skills and use theoretical knowledge in labour safety, working with regulations and documentation as well as improve organizational and communication skills, gain skills in labour safety documentation and preparation of methodological materials in labour safety. They also aquire the skills of writing, carrying out and explaining labour safety instructions and collecting material for their diploma thesis or project.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After completing practice student will have: knowledge and critical understanding of role and place of labour safety in the work process of organizations and companies. Skills define and identify risks of labour environment in a company instructing of employees at work place and training employees for safe work methods. Competence of carrying out indoor work environment monitoring in cooperation; analyse, prognosticate and to take decision in to form system labour protection in company.
Compulsory reading
1. Kaļķis V., Roja Ž. Darba vides riski: raksturlielumi, iedarbība uz organismu: rokasgrāmata. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte, 2003. 74 lpp.
2. Psihosociālā darba vide. Rīga: Labklājības ministrija, 2004. 136 lpp.
3. Eglīte M. Vides veselība. Rīga: Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2008. 696 lpp.
4. Kaļķis V. Darba vides risku novērtēšanas metodes. Rīga: Latvijas Izglītības fonds, 2008. 242 lpp.
Further reading
1. Roja Ž. Ergonomikas pamati. Rīga: Drukātava, 2008. 190 lpp.
2. Urtāne R. Lietvedības darba organizēšana. Rīga: Lietišķās apmācības centrs, 2009. 266 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Latvijas Vēstnesis. Latvijas Republikas oficiāls laikraksts.Rīga:Valsts uzņēmums "Latvijas Vēstenesis". ISSN 1407-0391.
2. Dienas Bizness: nedēļas laikraksts. Latvijas biznesa avīze. Rīga: Diena: Dagens Industri , 2005-.ISSN 1407-2041.
3. Darba aizsardzības ziņas: Valsts Darba inspekcijas izdevums.Latvijas nacionālais kontaktpunkts. Eiropas Darba Drošības un Veselības Aizsardzības aģentūra. ISSN 1407-2044.