OHSE6050
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in Contemporary work health and safety for improving practice. Students are exposed to the theoretical and conceptual foundations and evidence-based approaches as applied in the field. They gain an insight into leading-edge theories and models of causation, prevention and management of work-related incidents and events, investigate safe systems of work, human error and behavioural control strategies. They also learn about fire safety and emergency management
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2024.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply advanced knowledge of contemporary work health and Safety (WHS) in known and unknown contexts
2. Apply evidence-based approaches in contemporary WHS practice
3. Compare and contrast theories and models of causation and prevention of work-related incidents and events
4. Critically analyze and evaluate safe systems work, human error and behavioural control in contemporary WHS practice
5. Provide advice on fire safety and emergency management in contemporary WHS practice
Content
This course is organised around six modules:
- Foundations of Contemporary Work Health and Safety (WHS)
- Evidence-based Approaches in Contemporary WHS
- Causation and Prevention of Work-Related Incidents and Events
- Safe Systems of Work
- Human Error and Behavioural Control
- Fire safety and emergency management in Contemporary WHS
Assessment items
Online Learning Activity: On line discussions
Literature Review: Review on Contemporary WHS practice
Presentation: Presentation on Contemporary work health and safety
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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