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OHSE3740

Risk Assessment & Management

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2013

UoN Singapore Trimester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004

This course is only offered externally in Singapore.
Develops knowledge and skills in risk assessment and management, as required for effective occupational health, safety & environment practice. It includes the application of adult learning principles to the development of EOHS training; accident theories in the analysis of accident causation; accident investigation techniques; inspections and audits, and practical approaches to risk assessment and risk management, including disaster and emergency planning.

Objectives By the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Explain procedures involved in job task analysis;
2. Examine features of risk management systems;
3. Utilise accident theory as an investigative tool in accident causation;
4. Examine various approaches to safety auditing, to be able to make appropriate choices;
5. Use a case study approach to accident investigation and reporting.
Content - Task Analysis and Teaching Objectives
Collection and organisation of materials; education and training strategies for different levels of the workforce.
- Accident Theory
Definitions of an accident; theories of accident causation; accident prevention.
- Accident Investigation and Reporting
Statutory requirements; accident reporting systems and accident data collection; investigation techniques.
- Accident Statistics
Frequency rate, incidence rate, severity rate, mean duration rate, duration rate; monitoring accident rates.
- Safety Inspection Procedures
Objectives of safety inspection; safety audits, surveys, inspections, tours; hazard and operability studies.
- Disaster Planning
Theoretical approaches; the emergency situation and responses; emergency/disaster control agencies; worksite considerations - evaluations, treatment, access, public awareness, shutdown procedures.
- Risk Management Systems.
Transition N/A
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil
Modes of Delivery External Mode
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Teaching Methods Case Study
Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Assignment 1 - Risk Management
This assignment is designed to assess the student's application of risk management principles and practice to the development of a risk management strategy for industry. Meets objectives 1,2,3 & 4
Essays / Written Assignments Assignment 2 - Accident Causation
This assignment is designed to test the student's ability to analyse effectively accident data, for accident investigation or accident frequency monitoring. Meets objectives 3 & 5
Examination: Formal Examination (2 hours)
The examination will use short essay questions to assess the student's knowledge of accident theory, statistics and analysis and understanding of approaches to risk assessment and management. Meets objectives 1,2,3,4 & 5
Contact Hours Lecture: for 40 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Environmental & Occupational Health & Safety.
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for OHSE3740