OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY: PRINCIPLES AND LEGISLATION
HBS5OHA
2019
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.
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: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse and synthesise and apply complex theoretical concepts and models of health and disease.
- Activities:
- Exam, reflective journal/discussions on LMS.
02. Investigate, analyse and critically evaluate the impact of current and emerging work patterns, on the Australian workforce, and the related complex impacts and interactions of work demands and work arrangements on workers' health.
- Activities:
- Written assignment, reflective journal/discussion on LMS.
03. Investigate and critically evaluate the complex influence of technology on job design and organisational aspects of the workplace.
- Activities:
- Written assignment, reflective journal/discussions on LMS.
04. Critically analyse, apply and appraise the essence and principles of Australian work-health related policy. In particular to develop expert judgment regarding legislation concerning occupational health and safety, accident compensation, hazardous substances and dangerous goods, and equal opportunity and privacy.
- Activities:
- Written assignment, exam.
05. Critically reflect upon, demonstrate expert judgment, analyse and apply boundaries regarding axioms of ethical positions that underpin professional decision-making and practice within an OH&S context. Demonstrate adaptability and responsibility in understanding of professional ethics.
- Activities:
- Written assignment, reflective journal/discussions on LMS.
06. Critically analyse, synthesise and integrate the application of complex holistic models of occupational health, prevention and rehabilitation in a real world context.
- Activities:
- Written assignment, reflective journal/discussions on LMS.
07. Critically analyse, synthesise and integrate the practical application of the ICF levels of functioning and disability to patterns of occupational disease, injury and sickness absence.
- Activities:
- Exam, reflective journal/discussions on LMS.
Online, 2019, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tessa Keegel
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1-hour written examination covering modules 1-6 equivalent 1,000 words | 20 | 01, 04, 07 | |
| one 1-hour written examination covering modules 7-12 equivalent 1,000 words | 20 | 01, 04, 07 | |
| one 2,000-word assignment | 50 | 03, 02, 04, 06, 05 | |
| reflective journal/discussions on LMS (500 words equivalent) | hurdle requirement | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |