Computer – aided training as an effective tool for prevention of chemical risks

encourages students to find information, solve the problems and prevent chemical risks through the new knowledge. The author shares own experience of teaching this course for the students of Chemical Engineering and Gene Technology. This paper shows how computer aided training of Occupational Health and Ergonomics changes students ` thinking and attitudes to chemical risks in the working environment. Technology promises increasing access to more and better information. To help students turn information into knowledge, teachers need to know the new teaching strategies. Psychosocial issues, ergonomics and chemical risks are among the priority areas for future occupational healt