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- ItemSession 2 - Introduction to Types of Hazards and Risk Assessment(2023) Dayalutchmee Amrita Kodye-DomahIn this Unit, the students will be acquainted with the risk assessment process for workplace safety and health focused with the identification of workplace hazards, analysis and evaluation of the level of risk. Moreover, the students will be able to understand that the risk management process is a critical step in anyorganisation who is proactively involve in the mitigation of safety and health risk before the occurrence of an injury, ill health or near miss.
- ItemSession 3 – Psychosocial Hazards and Work-Related Stress(2023) Dayalutchmee Amrita Kodye-DomahFor any organisation, the negative effects include poor overall business' performance, increased absenteeism and presenteeism (workers turning up for work when sick and unable to function effectively) and increased accident and injury rates. Estimates of the cost to businesses and society from employees affected by psychosocial risk factors are significant and run into billions in a country. After this unit, the students will be able to understand the concept of psychosocial hazards and mental health and to evaluate the different strategies for promoting mental health at the workplace.
- ItemSession 4 – Workplace Violence(2023)In this unit, students will have an overview of the concept of workplace violence, the different types of workplace violence, the assessment of hazards in different settings and finally to develop workplace violence prevention plans for individual worksites. The video will provide an overview of workplace violence and the different types of workplace violence as well as its remedies.
- ItemSession 5 – Ergonomics at Work and Human Factors(2023) Dayalutchmee Amrita Kodye-DomahThis unit aims to provide the students with a broad based introduction to ergonomics principles and its application in the design of work, equipment and the workplace. Specific consideration is given to musculoskeletal disorders, manual handling, ergonomic aspects of the environment, as well as to the social aspects and relevant standards. At the end of the unit, the students will be able to understand the purpose and concept of ergonomics principles to promote safety and health at the workplace and to explain on the steps in an Ergonomics Risk Assessment.
- ItemSession 1: "Introduction to Workplace Safety and Health and its Management”(2023) Dayalutchmee Amrita Kodye-DomahThis introductory unit will highlight what is meant by workplace safety and health promotion and the different concepts attached to it and the legislative requirements of occupational safety and health. The video will provide a brief overview of what is meant by workplace safety and health and the impact injuries as well as the roles of every stakeholder in managing workplace safety and health.
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- ItemSession 7: Agni Metabolism for Health(2024) Professor Ish SharmaThe slides explain the core function of Agni/metabolism for health.
- ItemBook 9: Panchakarma: Daily Detox And Disease-Wise Detox(2024) Professor I SharmaWe shall discuss the basic principles, types, application, precautions, indications and contraindications of Panchakarma along with the references of various herbs and herbal preparations required at different stages.
- ItemPrakriti Analysis Chart (July 2024) for Introduction to Ayurveda Medicine (AYUR 1000)(2024) Professor I SharmaDeveloped for the module AYUR 1000: Introduction to Ayurveda Medicine, this Prakriti test can be used to test your dosha (Pitta, Vata and Kapha). Note that this text is symbolic and for training purposes only.
- ItemAYUR 1000: Glossary(2024) Professor I SharmaThis is the Glossary of terms used for the module AYUR 1000: Introduction to Ayurveda Medicine
- ItemSession 1: Philosophy, and Introduction(2024) Professor Ish SharmaThe slides provide an introduction to Ayurveda and give an overview of its main philosophies.
- ItemSessions 3 & 4: Panchamahabhoota & Tridosha(2024) Professor Ish SharmaThe slides explain the link between Panchamahabhoota & Tridosha
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- ItemSession 6: Herbs for Immunity(2024) Professor Ish SharmaThe slides explain how herbs can be used to boost immunity.
- ItemSession 5: ShadRasa / Six Tastes(2024) Professor Ish SharmaThe slides provide an overview of the “Six Tastes”.
- ItemBook 3: Tridosha: Impacts On Mind And Body(2024) Professor I SharmaTridosha is the most important concept in Ayurveda and makes the difference between "Health" and "Disease". The role of these three physiological entities - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha - govern our mind, body, health and diseases.
- ItemBook 7: Common Herbs for Immunity and Disease-Specific Herbs(2024) Professor I SharmaWe will learn about some common herbs as well as their preventive, and curative aspects. These herbs are freely available in Mauritius, grow in abundance, and can be used after a little learning.
- ItemBook 2: The philosophies guiding Ayurveda Medicine(2024) Professor I SharmaThis book aims at detailing the inception of Ayurveda. The gradual progress in the teachings and training of Ayurveda along with the beginning of handwritten texts, their spread to various geographies and inclusion of newer concepts will be discussed.
- ItemBook 5: Shadrada: Types And Impact Upon Tridosha(2024) Professor I SharmaDravyaguna and Sharadasa is the content of this book. It aims to introduce the student with the features and applications of Rasa, Guna, Veerya, Vipaka and Prabhava. Their effects on Mahabhoota, Tridosha, Dhatu and Mala and disease wise application will also be discussed.
- ItemBook 1: Introduction to Ayurveda(2024) Professor I SharmaIn this book, we discuss some key and basic concepts that will help you better understand how in Ayurveda medicine, the interplay between mind, body and soul is central.