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Brume PHT Siwes Report
Brume PHT Siwes Report
SIWES was established by ITF (Industrial Training Fund) in the year 1973 to solve
lacking in training or in the practical aspect of their courses thereby making it hard
for them to perform their duties after being employed. This was a problem until
1973 when SIWES was created, the program was officially approved by the
and prepares them for the work situation they are likely to encounter after
graduation.
tertiary institutions for the Industrial Work situation they are likely to meet after
graduation. The scheme is aimed at bridging the existing gap between theory and
specific career objectives which are geared towards developing the occupational
The history of SIWES starts off with the recognition of the shortcomings and
Industrial Training Fund (which was itself established in 1971 by decree 47)
initiated the Students’ Industrial Work experience Scheme (SIWES) in 1973. The
scheme was designed to expose students to the industrial environment and enable
them develop occupational competencies so that they can readily contribute their
specific career objectives which are geared toward developing the occupational
and commerce. Through its SIWES and Vocational and Apprentice Training
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Programmes, the Fund also builds capacity for graduates and youth self-
Industrial Training Fund is a grade ‘A’ parasternal operating under the aegis of the
Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. It has been operating for 42
• Federal government
The Industrial Training Fund’s policy Document No. 1 of 1973 which established
SIWES outlined the aims and objectives of the scheme. The aims and objectives of
3. It makes the transition from school to the world of work easier and enhance
students’ contact for later job placements and a chance to evaluate companies for
in real work and industrial situations, there by bridging the gap between theory and
practice.
5. The programme teaches the students on how to interact effectively with other
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CHAPTER TWO
Rivers State Ministry of Health is statutory responsible for driving the Health care
and qualitative Health care delivery system in the state. The activities of Ministry
of Health cover Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Health Services. The Local
Government councils have the responsibility for providing primary health care
services. This is achieved through 386 Primary health care facilities, 18 Secondary
facilities and 4 Tertiary facilities located in the 23 Local Government Areas of the
state.
2.2 Vision
2.3 Mission
To ensure proper service integration at all levels of health care establishment and
quality health services that are capable of providing effective, efficient and
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2.4 Objectives
ii. Equitably increase coverage with packages of quality essential health care
services
iii. Strengthen health system for delivery of packages of essential health care
services
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2.5 Organogram of the Place
CHAPTER THREE
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3.1 About my experience at the Ministry of Health
I was exposed to various training like occupational health, food hygiene, health
occupations.
The science and practice of occupational health involves several disciplines, such
other.
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3.3 Occupational Health and Safety Tips
3.3.1 Be Aware
safety is your responsibility. Understand the particular hazards related to your job
and attentive on the job, and be particularly aware of machinery. Avoid going to
work under the influence of alcohol or drugs, which can compromise your
Use correct posture to protect your back while at work. If you sit at a desk, keep
your shoulders and hips in line and avoid hunching over. Use correct form when
lifting objects and avoid twisting and stooping. The following tips provide
ii. Adopt a proper lifting stance by putting the strain on your legs, keeping your
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vi. Move your feet instead of your back when traveling or turning with a heavy
object.
viii. Ask for help to move loads that are too heavy for you.
Feeling tired and burned out makes you less likely to be aware of your
you stay fresh and alert on the job. It is particularly important to take short breaks
when you have a task that requires repetitive movements over a long period of
time.
Always take the proper precautions when operating machinery or using tools.
Taking shortcuts is a leading cause of workplace injuries. Use the appropriate tool
for the job, and use it in the right way. When using tools and machinery, put safety
ii. Organize tools and always return them to their proper place.
iii. Make sure the machine operator sees you, don’t approach from a blind spot
or from behind.
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iv. Only perform tasks you have been properly trained to perform.
viii. If something seems wrong, immediately stop the machine and get assistance.
xii. Don’t tamper with hazardous items, including cords, switches and electric
controls.
xiii. Wear appropriate and compact clothing; loose, billowing clothing and
xv. Turn off equipment before moving, cleaning, adjusting, oiling or un-
jamming.
Always know where emergency exits are located and keep the path to them clear.
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3.3.6 Report Safety Concerns
immediately so they can address the situation. Keep communication lines open and
ongoing project that everyone is involved in and keep these tips in mind:
i. Prevent trips, slips and falls by keeping all floors clean and dry.
iv. Avoid tracking materials and cross contamination by keeping mats clean and
viii. Regularly inspect tools and personal protective equipment to make sure they
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3.3.8 Make Use of Mechanical Aids
Take the extra time to obtain a wheelbarrow, crank, conveyor belt, forklift or other
mechanical aid to assist you in lifting heavy objects. Attempting to lift something
that is too heavy can cause injuries that could have been avoided.
hard to be alert at work. There are many causes of stress at work including
conflicts with others, heavy workloads, long hours and job insecurity. If you are
experiencing workplace stress, talk to your supervisor about ways to address your
concerns.
It is important to use the proper safety equipment for a task to help protect yourself
from injury:
ii. Know the location of fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
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vii. Wear non-skid shoes when working on slippery surfaces or lifting heavy
objects.
ix. Use all protective equipment intended for your task including seat belts,
by following safety guidelines and policies. If you are injured on the job, notify
your supervisor immediately and get assistance. Avoid taking risks when it comes
you’ve been injured on the job, call to schedule an appointment to see how our
team of specialists can help to get you feeling better and back to work!
biological food hazards through safe and clean operations to protect public health
hygiene has been defined in many ways, but our task is to make everything easier
for you and to answer what is food hygiene. Put simply, food hygiene is the
practice a food manufacturing business applies to safeguard public health from any
Particularly, food hygiene deals with the biological aspect of keeping food safe.
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Food hygiene is a collection of practices and guidelines to keep your operations
clean and under healthy conditions. This term is concerned with food handling,
transport, proper storage of food, and the actual processing of your materials.
To prevent releasing unsafe food to the market that can result in foodborne
illnesses.
Each year millions of people get sick from food illnesses which can cause you to
feel like you have the flu. Food illnesses can also cause serious health problems,
even death. Follow these four steps to help keep you and your family safe.
1. Clean
Wash hands in warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds. Do this before and
with hot soapy water. Do this after working with each food item.
Do not wash meat, poultry, fish, or eggs. If water splashes from the sink in
Keep raw foods to themselves. Germs can spread from one food to another.
Keep raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs away from other foods. Do this in
Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods unless you bring them to a boil
first.
3. Cook
Foods need to get hot and stay hot. Heat kills germs.
o Fish 145 °F
tell by looking.
4. Chill
2-Hour Rule: Put foods in the fridge or freezer within 2 hours after cooking
outside.
Never thaw food by simply taking it out of the fridge. Thaw food:
o In the fridge
o In the microwave
Technically, they are not the same. Although, in some cases, food manufacturers
use these terms interchangeably, they have different meanings and encompass
different principles.
essential aspect. It includes a wide array of areas to ensure that food is safe and fit
for consumption. This term is used to describe a wide management system that is
food safety is the bigger umbrella, and food hygiene is under it. Food hygiene
is the practice of doing the directives from food safety in the cleanest and safest
way possible.
Food safety refers to a holistic approach to controlling and managing food safety
transporting, and finally, until the products are ready for sale. During processing,
illnesses. The measures range from proper food handling, thorough cleaning
correct labelling are part of food safety management but not necessarily in food
hygiene standards.
segregating raw and cooked materials including the utensils used for each
well. These processes are also under food safety, but so are applying a corrective
action if any non-complying steps are not part of food hygiene anymore.
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3.4.3 Maintaining good hygiene practices
Food and hygiene should always go hand in hand. A food business is obliged by
standards is a crucial step to achieving the ultimate goal. Through practising good
food hygiene, your company will be able to continuously serve safe food and gain
a good reputation from consumers. Failure to observe hygienic practices can lead
Improper food handling will lead to unnecessary waste. For example, if cross-
a batch can be forwarded to disposal. If in case the products get distributed before
ensure that little to no waste is produced and that they are well managed.
consumers, it's good for its reputation and business sustainability. Reports of
recalls or public health issues linked to your business can be bad for your brand's
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name. In addition, most consumers go back to the brands they are most familiar
Personnel development
Practising food hygiene in the operation facilities does not only improve your
business per se. It also teaches your employees and everyone involved in the
improve their way of living. In addition, in order for food hygiene training to be
effective, it must be applied and practised every day and become a part of your
employee's routines.
Reduced food waste, streamlined workflow, and improved productivity are a direct
result of good hygiene practices. Without much food waste and continuous and
efficient workflow, your company saves on cost and can positively affect profit.
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3.5 Health Inspector
Health Inspector are responsible for carrying out measures for protecting public
health and providing support to minimize health and safety hazards. Environmental
Health Officers keep our water, food, air, land, facilities and other environmental
chemical or physical. They also address the related factors that impact behaviours.
Health Inspectors access and control environmental factors that can potentially
health and well-being, and thus Health Inspectors are essential in improving
They are multi-skilled in many areas with individuals being highly trained, usually
including, but not limited to: conducting public health inspections (e.g., of food
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They bring to the position an understanding of microbiology, epidemiology,
and technology, pest control, food science, the built environment, and other
relevant fields. They also have the knowledge and skills for the tracking and
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control of communicable diseases, investigation of environmental health related
related to public health, the built environment, pollution control and workplace
groups, other agencies and individual members of the community, the HI plays a
Safe: Are service users, staff and visitors are protected from abuse and
avoidable harm?
Responsive: Are services are organised so that they meet people’s needs?
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3.5.2 Duties of Health Inspector
Community planning
Urban renewal
Pest control
Noise control
Quality improvement
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3.6 Family planning
have, including the choice to have no children, and the age at which they wish to
have them. Things that may play a role on family planning decisions include
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marital situation, career or work considerations, financial situations. If sexually
active, family planning may involve the use of contraception and other techniques
Family planning has been of practice since the 16th century by the people
of Djenné in West Africa, when physicians advised women to space their births at
and infertility management. Family planning, as defined by the United Nations and
are not necessarily planning a family (e.g., unmarried adolescents, young married
become a catch-all phrase for much of the work undertaken in this realm.
However, contemporary notions of family planning tend to place a woman and her
the world. It is usually applied to a female-male couple who wish to limit the
number of children they have or control pregnancy timing (also known as spacing
children).
This form of birth control blocks the sperm from reaching the egg, thereby
cervical caps, and spermicidal foam. These methods are only used during
intercourse.
2. Hormonal Methods
Hormonal birth control inhibits the ovaries from releasing eggs. When there is no
egg for the sperm to fertilize, pregnancy cannot occur. Common hormonal
approaches include the pill, patch, and vaginal ring. Hormonal implants and
There are two kinds of intrauterine devices (IUDs): hormonal and copper. Both are
implanted into the uterus and prevent pregnancy by keeping sperm from reaching
the egg. Hormonal IUDs stop the ovaries from releasing eggs and thicken cervical
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mucus to impede sperm. Copper IUDs release copper ions into the cervix, making
Couples who rely on the rhythm method avoid having intercourse when the woman
theoretically only get pregnant for a few days every month. Since many factors
affect ovulation, though, this approach is less reliable than the others.
5. Surgery
Men who want a permanent form of birth control can undergo a vasectomy, which
keeps the semen free of sperm. Likewise, women can opt to undergo a tubal
litigation, which prevents eggs from moving through the fallopian tubes to the
uterus.
the postpartum period. In most cases, maternal health encompasses the health
order to ensure a positive and fulfilling experience. In other cases, maternal health
can reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. Maternal health revolves around the
health and wellness of pregnant women, particularly when they are pregnant, at the
time they give birth, and during child-raising. WHO has indicated that even though
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motherhood has been considered as a fulfilling natural experience that is emotional
sometimes even die. Because of this, there is a need to invest in the health of
women. The investment can be achieved in different ways, among the main ones
women with children. Maternal morbidity and mortality particularly affects women
CHAPTER FOUR
The main problem I encountered was transportation. It was quite challenging for
me that live in a far place to get to the institute every working day.
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4.2 Conclusion
My Six months industrial training at the Rivers State Ministry of Health has been
about the real industrial working condition and has greatly improved my
future career which I have already started at the Rivers State Ministry of Health.
4.3 Recommendation
course of study.
students do their SIWES program be forwarded to both the school and the
ITF.
iii. On the part of the government, they should educate the various
training. This will solve the problem of securing a place for the training on
time.
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iv. Orientation should be given to students on the procedure for finding
placement in industries.
vi. To curb students’ nonchalant attitude to work the institutions should ensure
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