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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY: PRINCIPLES AND LEGISLATION
HBS5OHA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to OH&S principles through a study of models, trends and relevant legislation. Topics address how changing work demands, patterns, structures and technology impact on worker health. Legal and ethical issues in OH&S, as well as workers' compensation and rehabilitation, are introduced. Dangerous goods, hazardous substances, privacy legislation, professional roles and ethics are presented within risk management and systems frameworks. This subject utilises online learning through LMS.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTessa Keegel
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HMERGD Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health or HCOSED Graduate Certificate in Occupational Safety, Health and Ergonomics.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Subject options
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Distance Education, 2014, Semester 1, Distance Education
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTessa Keegel
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via online.
"Online learning package comprising 12 modules, each equivalent to a 2-hour lecture."
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week and delivered via online.
"Participation in online discussions, equivalent to 12 hours of tutorials."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2,000-word assignment | 50 | |
| one 2-hour written examination (multiple choice and short answers) | 50 | |
| reflective journal/discussions on LMS (500 words equivalent) | hurdle requirement | 0 |