SAFE07019 2013 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Full Title
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Transcript Title
OCCUP SAFETY AND HEALTH
Code
SAFE07019
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
SAFE - Safety Studies
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2013 - Full Academic Year 2013-14
End Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
Author(s)
Billy Fitzgerald, Edel Costello, Mary Hannon
Programme Membership
SG_SENER_B07 201300 Bachelor of Science in Energy, Sustainability
SG_SENVI_J07 201300 Bachelor of Science in Science in Environmental Protection
SG_SSCIE_H08 201600 Bachelor of Science (Honours)
SG_SSCIE_H08 201700 Bachelor of Science (Honours)
SG_SAGRI_B07 201800 Bachelor of Science in Science in Agri-Food Science
SG_SAGRI_H08 201800 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science in Agri-Food Science
Description
This module will give students a foundation in occupational safety and health and highlight the links between environment health and safety in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Examine the links between environmental issues and occupational safety and health issues in the workplace.
2.
Identify a variety of hazards in the workplace and apply appropriate control measures
3.
Identify the functions and roles of organisations involved in Health and Safety management in Ireland.
4.
Outline the parameters used for Occupational Health and Safety monitoring in Ireland
5.
Identify and analyse Occupational Safety and Health and legislation in Ireland
6.
Communicate the need for effective management of Environmental, Health and Safety issues in the workplace
Module Assessment Strategies
Students will be assessed individually as well as in groups. Written reports and presentations will be used in class in addition to terminal exam.
Module Dependencies
Prerequisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None
Indicative Syllabus
Hazard identification and risk assessment
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, ergonomics.
Hazardous materials classification, confined spaces, lock-out tag-out
Relevant EHS legislation
Accident investigation and emergency planning
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 | Class discussion and feedback | Formative | UNKNOWN | - % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 2 | Assignment Report on the effects of legislation and hazard identification on a prescribed work environment | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 15 % | OnGoing | 2,5,6 |
| 3 | Presentation Presentation on the effect of OSH on a prescribed workplace situation. | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 15 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 4 | Short Answer Questions Questions covering entire module subject areas | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 50 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Self Study | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
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
Other Resources
Moodle
Additional Information
None