Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module students will be able to:
Apply the concept of identifying, evaluating and managing health and safety risks in a systematic manner and develop appropriate means of reducing the risk of injury and loss, including risk control measures.
Develop and recommend effective communication systems for health and safety information, including consultation.
Develop and recommend policy, organisational systems, reactive and proactive monitoring systems, and auditing and review systems in health and safety matters.
Detail and discuss various health and safety risk management systems and their interaction with complementary quality and environmental management systems.
Be aware of and be able to integrate knowledge of related issues such as relevant Legislation, Codes of Practice, Standards, and other relevant issues.
Be capable of contributing to the development of a workplace safety management system.
Sustainable Development Goal Alignment:
The learning outcomes of this module are consistent with achieving the objectives of SDG 3 Good Health and SDG 8 Decent Work from an occupational health and wellbeing perspective.
The learning outcomes of this module are consistent with achieving the objectives of SDG 4 Quality Education as this module contributes to fostering an inclusive and equitable education that promotes lifelong learning for all.
Indicative Module Content:
Risk Assessment Processes, Methods and Tools
OSH Communication Practices
OSH Safety Management Systems
Emergency and Disaster Management
International initiatives in OSH