hbs5ohc mgmnt haz substances

WORKPLACE MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

HBS5OHC

2019

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.

SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health

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

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

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Online, 2019, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTessa Keegel

Class requirements

Problem Based Learning
One 3.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
abstract, presentation and handout (2,000-word equivalent)3501, 02, 03, 04, 05
one 1,500-word written assignment3001, 02, 03, 05
two learning tasks (500 word equivalent)Hurdle tasks (all must be sucessfully completed)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
one 60 minute quiz (1,000-word equivalent)2501, 02, 03, 04