OHSE6030

Occupational Safety

Faculty of Health School of Health Sciences

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

WebLearn GradSchool	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

OHSE6030 investigates the under-pinning scientific concepts and aspects of occupational safety. The course is founded upon the sciences of physics and chemistry, with an emphasis on the principles underlying safety applications.

Objectives

The course is designed to enable students to:

1. Understand the range of issues within the scientific areas discussed in relation to the workplace.
2. Be familiar with a broad range of scientific concepts and their usage.
3. Identify the physical and/or chemical issues present at the workplace.
4. Be able to relate to the scientific viewpoint when investigating or in discussion concerning safety issues in the workplace.

Content

The course is presented in 3 modules:

1. Chemical Safety
2. Physics of Safety
3. Applications within the Workplace

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Nil, however, basic mathematical skills and basic chemistry and physics knowledge will be an advantage.

Modes of Delivery

Distance Learning : IT Based
External Mode

Teaching Methods

Email Discussion Group
Self Directed Learning

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	One Assignment on Chemical safety - 20%
Essays / Written Assignments	One Assignment on Physical safety - 20%
Examination: Formal	Final Examination (open book) - 40%
Group/tutorial participation and contribution	Online discussion is an assessible component of the course thereofre this is a requirement for students - 20%

Contact Hours

Email Discussion Group: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Self Directed Learning: for 6 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables