WORKPLACE MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

HBS5OHC

2020

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: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Rwth Stuckey

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

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

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

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.

02. Investigate, critically evaluate and display expert judgment of the potential health impact of common chemical, biological and radiation hazards on workplace populations.

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.

04. Critically analyse, synthesise and communicate in an adaptable and responsive manner, information about screening, monitoring and management issues relevant to common hazardous substances.

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.

On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rwth Stuckey

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
One 3.00 hours problem based learning per week from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Abstract, presentation and handout (2,000-word equivalent)Undertaken in pairs	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
One 1,500-word written assignment	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5
Two learning tasks (500 word equivalent)Hurdle Requirement: Tasks (all must be successfully completed)	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
One 60 minute quiz (1,000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4