SAFE08048 2019 OSH Enquiry Based Learning 8 -EHS Management Systems Project
Full Title
OSH Enquiry Based Learning 8 -EHS Management Systems Project
Transcript Title
OSH Enquiry Based Learning 8 -
Code
SAFE08048
Attendance
70 %
Subject Area
SAFE - Safety Studies
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
Credit
15 - 15 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Edel Costello, Blaithin McGrath
Programme Membership
SG_SOCCU_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science in Occupational Safety and Health
SG_SOCCU_K08 201900 Level 8 Honours Degree Add-on in Science in Occupational Safety and Health (Add-on)
Description
The aims of this module is for final year students to engage with the work environment, acquiring and demonstrating professional competencies in the development of an EHS Management System. In this module students work collaboratively integrating and applying their environmental, health and safety knowledge to conduct an initial review of EHS within the organisation. From this they will collaborate with management in designing and developing a bespoke work based EHS management system for the company.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Integrate knowledge, principles, theories and legislation pertaining to OSH.
2.
Develop professional competencies relevant to the management of OSH.
3.
Source information and plan for effective project management.
4.
Communicate and defend findings on the resolution of complex OSH problems.
5.
Collaboratively solve OSH problems and reflect on the learning experience.
6.
Accept responsibility for the work of self and others.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered full time. This will include facilitated group work and numerous site visits for the conduction of risk assessments.This module will require significant independent and directed learning. This approach is expected to address student learning needs.
Module Assessment Strategies
This module is 100% Continuous Assessment The students must have a 70% attendance rate in order to meet the collaborative learning requirements of this module. Formative feedback on individual and group performance and summative feedback will be given over the course of the semester.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Attend.
Module Dependencies
Prerequisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None
Indicative Syllabus
This module will require students to integrate the knowledge gained from all health and safety modules studied to act as consultants in the planning and development of an EHS Management System.
They will conduct Initial EHS Review, Risk assessment, legal requirements, objective setting, consider relevant implementation, checking and review stages.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Facilitator and peer feedback on group and individual performance. | Formative | Performance Evaluation | - % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 2 | Product | Coursework Assessment | Group Project | 70 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 3 | Process | Coursework Assessment | Performance Evaluation | 30 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Learning | Flat Classroom | Enquiry Based Learning | 8 | Weekly | 8.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Self Study | 13 | Weekly | 13.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 8.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
BS (2007) BS: OHSAS 18001:2007 British Standards
BS (2007) BS: OHSAS 18002:2007 British Standards
Gregory Smith (2011) Management Obligations for Health and Safety CRC Press
Daniel Della-Giustina (2009) 2nd ed. Developing a Safety and Health Program CRC Press
Simon Watson Pain (2010) Safety, Health and Environmental Auditing: A Practical Guide CRC Press
Charles Reese (2008) 2nd ed. Occupational Health & Safety Management CRC Press.
Joe Kausek (2007) OHSAS 18001: Designing and Implementing an Effective Health and Safety Management System Government Institutes Inc., U.S.
Joe Kausek (2006) The Management System Auditor's Handbook American Society Quality.
Class materials & Specific OSH Systems.
Joe Kausek (2006) The Management System Auditor's Handbook American Society Quality
Journal Resources
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URL Resources
www.health and safety review
www.itsligo.ie
www.epa.ie
www.hse.gov.uk
Other Resources
To facilitate EBL a flat classroom with adequate IT resources will be required. A facilitator to student ratio of 1:10 is required.
Transport will be required to visit the workplace.
Additional Information
None