Centre for Ergonomics and Human Factors
HBS4/5RPP Workplace risk management principles and practice
Credit Points: 15
Using the framework of the ILO OHS Management System, students will be helped to develop an understanding of the concepts and procedures used in occupational health and safety (OHS) risk management. These include: policy and governance requirements; workplace planning, organising and implementing risk management procedures; measuring and reviewing system performance; and auditing the OHS-management system itself. Additional topics covered include: roles of international and national NGOs; differences between selected countries and industry sectors in workplace hazard/risk profiles and related differences in risk control strategies; and various professional practice issues.
Prerequisites: HBS4/5WDH, HBS4/5ERG, OCT4OHA, and OCT4OHC – or units approved by the course coordinator as equivalent to these.
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