OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY: PRINCIPLES AND LEGISLATION
HBS5OHA
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you are introduced to principles of Occupational Health and Safety through a study of models, trends and relevant legislation. Topics address how changing work demands, patterns, structures and technology impact worker health. Legal and ethical issues in OH&S and injury management, including workers' compensation and rehabilitation, are introduced. Regulation related to dangerous goods and hazardous substances, privacy, professional practice and ethics are presented within risk management and systems frameworks.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRwth Stuckey
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRwth Stuckey
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 18 - 23
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Participation in online topic discussions, equivalent of 12 hours of tutorials
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 23
One 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Online learning package, comprising 6 modules, each equivalent to a 4 hour lecture.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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3-30 minute Multiple choice & short answers quizzes equivalent 1,500 words. | Quizzes | Individual | No | 45 | SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2,500-word individual assignments | Assignment | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Online discussions on LMS (500words equivalent) | Other | Individual | Yes | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |