OSH40360

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module students should be able to:

• Apply the principles of ergonomics to the person, the task, work equipment and work environment for the purposes of reducing work-related injury and illness.
• Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise ergonomics in the workplace.
• Integrate current knowledge of the principles of ergonomics into a workplace setting, evaluate the need for ergonomic interventions, understand the musculoskeletal risks to the human body from inappropriate ergonomic design, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Critically evaluate the relevance and influence of human behaviour in the workplace in the context of OSH management.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the differences between individual, group and organisational behaviour and the role leadership can play in promoting OSH in the workplace;
• Demonstrate a critical awareness of workplace stress and the associated mental health issues which can arise in the workplace.
• Communicate an understanding of the theories underpinning approaches recommended for workplace communications that can promote a positive OSH workplace culture and climate.
• Self reflect on their own learning and development and demonstrate an awareness of the role lifelong learning plays in the OSH professional.


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:

Ergonomics and risk assessment
Musculoskeletal system and disorders
Organisational Psychology
Leadership
Group Dynamics
Safety Behaviour
Unconscious Bias
Dignity and Respect in the workplace
Lifelong learning and communications

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. 

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.


 

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Face to face lectures
Problem based learning
Recorded E-lectures
Online specified learning activities
Autonomous learning
Learning through assessment

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

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.

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided within four weeks of submission online via Brightspace.

A module reading list is provided in Brightspace.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.