WORKPLACE MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
HBS5OHC
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will examine the effects of hazardous substances on humans. The principles of screening, monitoring and control of chemical, biological and radiation hazards in the workplace, as relevant to OH&S professionals, will be explored. This information is presented within risk management and OH&S systems frameworks. This subject utilises online learning through LMS.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Tessa Keegel
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
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-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Investigate, critique and demonstrate mastery of relevant regulation for the investigation, management and control of chemicals. Display adaptability and responsibility in various workplace contexts.
- Activities:
- Assignment 1. Risk Assessment: Chemicals. Assignment 2. Hazard Management for An Occupational Group. Hurdle tasks 1-3.
02. Investigate, critically evaluate and display expert judgment of the potential health impact of common chemical, biological and radiation hazards on workplace populations.
- Activities:
- Assignment 1. Risk Assessment: Chemicals Assignment 2. Hazard Management For An Occupational Group Hurdle Tasks 1-3
03. Utilise and integrate complex theoretical knowledge for evaluation of the risks associated with a selection of the following on workplace populations: common chemicals, biological and radiation hazards.
- Activities:
- Assignment 1. Risk Assessment: Chemicals Assignment 2. Hazard Management For An Occupational Group Hurdle Tasks 1-3
04. Critically analyse, synthesize and communicate in an adaptable and responsive manner, information about screening, monitoring and management issues relevant to common hazardous substances.
- Activities:
- Assignment 1. Risk Assessment: Chemicals Assignment 2. Hazard Management For An Occupational Group Hurdle Tasks 1-3
05. Design and integrate strategies for implementation of appropriate assessment, monitoring and control measures relevant to common hazardous substances, based on theoretical knowledge of risk management principles and appropriate control measures.
- Activities:
- Assignment 1. Risk Assessment: Chemicals Assignment 2. Hazard Management For An Occupational Group Hurdle Tasks 1-3
Distance Education, 2016, Semester 2, Distance Education
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tessa Keegel
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
One 3.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via online.
"Online equivalent of three hours of face-to-face teaching per week."
Seminar
One 1.0 days seminar per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Optional."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| abstract, presentation and handout (2,000-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one 1,500-word written assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| two learning tasks (500 word equivalent) | Hurdle tasks (all must be sucessfully completed) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| one 60 minute quiz (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |