SAFE07053 2019 Occup Safety and Health
This module will give students a foundation in occupational safety and health and highlight the links between environmental issues and health and safety in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Identify a variety of hazards in the workplace and apply appropriate control measures
Outline the parameters used for Occupational Safety and Health monitoring in Ireland
Examine Occupational Safety and Health legislation in Ireland and identify the roles of the various stakeholders involved including employers and employees
Communicate the need for effective management of Occupational Safety and Health issues in the workplace
Examine the links between environmental issues and occupational safety and health issues in the workplace.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered part-time and will include a blend of learning activities e.g. on-line lectures (via Adobe Connect), augmented by independent learning and directed learning. Moodle will be used as a repository of educational resources (e.g. powerpoint presentations, recordings of online lectures and supplementary reading material) and a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals).
This approach is expected to address various student learning needs. The online delivery will be blended with workshops to bring the learners together to facilitate group learning
Module Assessment Strategies
Continuous Assessment - 20%
Final Exam - 80%
Repeat Assessments
None
Indicative Syllabus
Hazard identification and risk assessment and application of control measures.
Fire, electricity, emergency planning and hazards associated with building activities.
Noise, dust, vibration and associated occupational hygiene issues.
Occupational diseases, health promotion, psychosocial hazards.
Manual handling issues and how they affect workers.
Hazardous materials classification, confined spaces, lock-out tag-out.
Key stakeholders in the management of OSH in the workplace.
Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and associated Regulations.
Relationship between environmental and OSH issues in the workplace.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Written report/s on a prescribed OSH topic/scenario | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam - Written Paper | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 80 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Online Lecture | Distance Learning Suite | Online Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
Principles of Health and Safety at Work Routledge Routledge
Health and Safety at Work; An Essential Guide for Managers Kogan Page
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Ridley J. & Channing J. (2004) 6th ed Safety At Work Butterworth Heinemann
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
Curley T.(2006) The Construction Safety Handbook Oak Tree Press
Stranks J. (1995) Occupational Health and Hygiene Pitman Publishing
On Moodle Page
On Moodle Page
On Moodle Page