Occupational Health and Safety Basics

Subject 421-523 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

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Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 36 hours; Site visits: one day; Non-contact time commitment: 84 hours
Total Time Commitment: Not available

Prerequisites:

None

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

 CoordinatorDr Graham A. Moore ContactDr Graham Moore
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Ph: +61 3 8344 6808
Email: grahamam@unimelb.edu.au 

Subject Overview:	An introduction to the key concepts of Occupational Health and Safety.
Objectives:	On completion, candidates should be able to: identify the key physical, chemical and biological hazards in workplaces identify the key exposure pathways for the interactions between workers and hazards; be aware of the regulatory framework for Occupational Health and Safety in Victoria and be able to translate this framework into other jurisdictions; design an OH&S management system for a simple business; design a safe method of work for several industrial processes; describe the relationship between Occupational Health and Safety and associated issues of environmentally sustainable business.
Assessment:	One presentation equivalent of 1000 words (20%). Two assignments of not more than 3000 words total (40%). One 2-hour examination (40%).
Prescribed Texts:	None
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Notes:	Safety boots required for site visits.
Related Course(s):	Master of Development Technologies Master of Energy Studies Master of Engineering Project Management Master of Engineering Structures Master of Environmental Engineering Master of Water Resource Management

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