SAFE06017 2019 Occupational Health and Safety/Environment Management
Full Title
Occupational Health and Safety/Environment Management
Transcript Title
Occupational Health and Safety
Code
SAFE06017
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
SAFE - Safety Studies
Department
LIFE - Life Sciences
Level
06 - Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Stage
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Edel Costello, James Brennan, Aodhmar Cadogan
Description
The aim of this module is to address environmental topics in the workplace and their links to OHS.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Identify hazards in the workplace and apply appropriate control measures.
2.
Identify causes of accidents and emergencies in the workplace and prevention and investigation strategies.
3.
List the activities of the HSA and EPA.
4.
Describe an environmental management system.
5.
Outline the main requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
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Module Assessment Strategies
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Repeat Assessments
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Indicative Syllabus
Duties of employer and employee under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act
Physical, chemical and biological hazards
Risk Assessment
Occupational toxicology and chemical safety
Fire safety
Functions of the HSA and EPA
Environmental risk
Environmental management systems
Accident investigation
Emergency planning
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Class discussion and feedback | Formative | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 2 | Assignment and mid-term short question assessment | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 40 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 60 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Part Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Not Specified | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Stranks J. (2000) 5th ed Handbook of Health and Safety Practice Pearson Education
Ridley J. (2004) 3rd ed Health and Safety in Brief Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann
Journal Resources
None
URL Resources
None
Other Resources
None