LAW09012 2019 EHS Regulation
Full Title
EHS Regulation
Transcript Title
EHS Regulation
Code
LAW09012
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
LAW - Law
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
09 - Level 9
Credit
10 - 10 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Margaret Savage, Steve Tonry, Margaret McCallig
Programme Membership
SG_SEHSM_M09 201900 Master of Science in Environmental, Health and Safety Management
SG_SEHSM_G09 201900 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Environmental, Health and Safety Management
Description
This subject introduces the learner to current occupational, health and safety (OHS) and environmental legal instruments and institutional structures and processes. The learner will be able to will be able to identify, explain and critique OHS and environmental regulation and other interventions and safeguards in a European and Irish context. The learner will be able to plan and begin the compilation of a legal register.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Demonstrate an applied knowledge and understanding of salient areas of OHS and environmental legislation, including the major obligations/provisions of the main Irish environmental and health and safety Acts and S.I.'s and relevant international legal documents.
2.
Evaluate the legal and institutional framework designed for safety and health and for environmental protection in Ireland.
3.
Communicate information and caselaw regarding OHS and environmental legislation in terms appropriate to the target audience.
4.
Critically review, interpret and evaluate relevant legal instruments aimed at addressing current OHS and environmental issues and critically comment on the extent to which existing legislation addresses these issues.
5.
Assess the implications and effectiveness of the existing legislative framework in the wider socio-economic context.
6.
Outline how to prepare a legal register and evaluate which items of legislation should be included and why.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Demonstrate an applied knowledge and understanding of salient areas of OHS and environmental legislation, including the major obligations/provisions of the main Irish environmental Acts and S.I.'s and relevant international legal documents.
Module Assessment Strategies
Continuous assessment - 50%, Final exam-50%. Regular assessments may be undertaken via moodle and assignments delivered as per module requirements. Students may be assessed individually or in group environments with a strong emphasis on continual improvement and skill building.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat assessment, where relevant, will involve assignment, assessment or examination that provides evidence that the student has met the subject and topic learning outcomes to the required standard.
Indicative Syllabus
Legal issues such as: sources of law, the courts, legal liability.
Key organisations, regulators and authorised bodies in OHS and environmental regulation.
Overview of environmental regulation and the wider context: local, national and international.
Environmental regulation compliance and enforcement.
Legislation in topical and salient areas relating to environmental matters for example water quality, control of discharges, wastewater, air, waste, noise, conservation and biodiversity, environmental prior authorisations.
Relevant caselaw in relation to OHS
Integration of OHS law to relevant workplace issues
Legal register
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
50 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
50 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quiz | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 10 % | OnGoing | 1 |
| 2 | Written Assessment | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 40 % | Week 12 | 1,3,6 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Theory | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 50 % | End of Semester | 1,2,4,5 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Distance Learning Suite | Online Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Workshop / Seminar | Not Specified | Site visit/guest lectures | 4.5 | Once Per Semester | 0.30 |
| Directed Learning | Not Specified | Directed Learning | 1.7 | Weekly | 1.70 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.30 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Recommended Reading
2014-10-24 Byrne and McCutcheon on the Irish Legal System Bloomsbury Professional
ISBN 1780435002 ISBN-13 9781780435008
2014-10-24 Byrne and McCutcheon on the Irish Legal System Bloomsbury Professional
ISBN 1780435002 ISBN-13 9781780435008
Byrne and McCutcheon on the Irish Legal System, 6th edition provides an excellent introduction to the legal system in Ireland and is essential for any student starting legal studies in Ireland. Beginning with an overview of the Irish Legal system and its history, it proceeds to discuss the profession and the law officers of the state including changes in the organisation of the profession in other common law states. It includes all the changes to the court systems and structure, Irish Constitution and EC Law since the last edition published in 2009. Byrne and McCutcheon on the Irish Legal System is an invaluable introduction to the law and provides an accessible and comprehensive point of reference for practitioners and students alike and is an essential text for students of Irish law. Key legislation and case law includes: Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011; The Thirty-Third Amendment of the Constitution (resulting in the creation of a new Court of Appeal); Arbitration Act 2010. Previous edition ISBN: 9781845922788
Recommended Reading
2004 Environmental Law- Ireland. Dublin: Law Society of Ireland.
2004 Environmental Law- Ireland. Dublin: Law Society of Ireland.
Recommended Reading
2003-03 Principles of Irish Law Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN 0717134881 ISBN-13 9780717134885
2003-03 Principles of Irish Law Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN 0717134881 ISBN-13 9780717134885
Recommended Reading
2011-06-29 Planning and Environmental Law in Ireland Bloomsbury Professional
ISBN 1847663656 ISBN-13 9781847663658
2011-06-29 Planning and Environmental Law in Ireland Bloomsbury Professional
ISBN 1847663656 ISBN-13 9781847663658
Recommended Reading
2012 Environmental Policy in the EU Actors, Institutions and Processes, (3rd ed) Routledge
2012 Environmental Policy in the EU Actors, Institutions and Processes, (3rd ed) Routledge
Recommended Reading
2014-02-26 Local Authority Enforcement Bloomsbury Professional
ISBN 1780432526 ISBN-13 9781780432526
2014-02-26 Local Authority Enforcement Bloomsbury Professional
ISBN 1780432526 ISBN-13 9781780432526
Recommended Reading
2005 Environmental and Law Use Law. Dublin: Thomson Round Hall.
2005 Environmental and Law Use Law. Dublin: Thomson Round Hall.
Module Resources
Journal Resources
Additional documents and reports will be provided to the learner via the module Moodle page. This will ensure that updates and changes to the content will be current and relevant.
URL Resources
https://lawinireland.wordpress.com/irish-legal-system/
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/
https://www.ecolex.org/
http://www.epa.ie/
http://www.lgcsb.ie/en/irish-local-government
https://www.water.ie/
https://www.npws.ie/
https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/
http://www.wfdireland.ie/index.html
http://www.housing.gov.ie/
https://www.dccae.gov.ie/en-ie/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.chg.gov.ie/
http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-water-waste-and-environment-waste-and-recycling/national-tfs-office
http://www.courts.ie/Home.nsf/LookupPageLink/home
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html
http://www.hsa.ie/eng/
Other Resources
N/A
Additional Information
N/A