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OSH40200

Academic Year 2026/2027

Occupational Health (OSH40200)

Subject:
Occupational Safety&Health
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Public Hlth, Phys & Sports Sci
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
7.5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Penpatra Sripaiboonkij
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module addresses the effects of work on health and enables students to identify risks to health in the workplace, to advise management on methods to investigate the incidence, and reduce the risk of, ill health. Occupational disease prevention, health surveillance and management, rehabilitation and workplace health promotion are addressed.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module students will be able to:
Recognise where occupational health is placed within national occupational safety and health management and public health strategies.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the risks to the health of employees in the workplace and associated work-related illness and occupational diseases.
Critically evaluate the systems used for managing occupational health in the modern work environment.
Argue the rationale for current occupational health interventions using an evidence-based approach.

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.

Indicative Module Content:

Occupational Health & Occupational Diseases, Occupational Health Services & Health Surveillance, Fit for Work, Occupational Health in Practice, Workplace Health Promotion, Occupational First Aids, Mental Health and Well being

UNESCO highlights a set of key competencies that support individuals in their development and support society in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UCD has adapted these competencies and is combining them with others to form a general framework of learning competencies. This module will help you develop the competencies below to the levels specified. 
Learning Competency Additional Information Level

Collaboration

 The ability to learn from others; to understand and respect the needs, perspectives and actions of others (empathy); to understand, relate to and be sensitive to others (empathic leadership); to deal with conflicts in a group; and to facilitate collaborative and participatory problem solving. Proficient

Critical Thinking

 The ability to question norms, practices and opinions; to reflect on one’s own values, perceptions and actions. Proficient

Anticipatory

 The ability to understand and evaluate multiple scenarios for the future – possible, probable and desirable; to create one’s own visions for the future; to apply the precautionary principle; to assess the consequences of actions; and to deal with risks and changes. Proficient

Digital Literacy and Judgement

 The ability to access, evaluate, create and communicate information in digital environments; to engage critically, ethically and responsibly with digital technologies and digital information; to understand their opportunities, limitations, risks and impact on individual’s digital identities; and to exercise informed judgement in digital participation and decision-making. Competent

Wellbeing

 Wellbeing is having the resources and skills to meet life's challenges, including attributes such as personal development skills, resilience, stress management, strengths, lifestyle skills, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, alcohol/substance use, academic skills, time management, goal setting, interpersonal skills, group work, communication. Proficient

The United Nations identified seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as core to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and UCD contributes in general to SDG 4 Quality Education. Further SDGs explored within this module if relevant are listed below. A scale of 1 - 5 indicates the extent to which the SDG is covered.


Goal Name Description Coverage

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages 5

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all 4
 

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

59
Autonomous Student Learning

85
Lectures

36
Total

180

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; enquiry & problem-based learning

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
OSH40020 - Occupational Health


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade Component repeat (in-module) Offered
Report(s): Occupational health, health prevention and health promotion report.

This assignment is an End of Trimester assessment and is submitted after week 12.		 Week 14 Graded No
45
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Essay assignment Week 6 Graded No
45
 No
Participation in Learning Activities: In class exercise Week 8 Graded No
10
 No

As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.


Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Student will receive a provisional individual grade in Brightspace within 20 working days of the submission date of the assignment (A, B, C etc. as per UCD grade descriptors). The grade will contribute to the student final’s grade for the module. Each student will receive an assignment feedback sheet on Brightspace.

Name Role
Assoc Professor Conor Buggy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mrs Karen Ryan Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 22, 24, 31, 32 Fri 09:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 21 Fri 09:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 23 Fri 09:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 25, 27, 33 Fri 09:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 26 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 30 Fri 10:00 - 12:50
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