ARBE2303
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course examines the potential hazards and safety strategies of the construction workplace. Elements of risk analysis, control of risk, reflection on results and application of health and safety legislation are explored in the context of the built environment.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Online
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify the main work health, safety and welfare legislation in the construction sector;
2. Identify the main requirements of an effective health and safety plan along with organisational arrangements necessary for its implementation;
3. Describe and apply multiple methods of hazard and risk identification;
4. Undertake risk assessment and formulate control measures to prevent ill health and injury;
5. Review and revise assessments as required.
Content
- Health, safety and welfare legislation
- Consultation procedures
- Safety auditing and inspection
- Health and safety policy
- Hazard and risk identification techniques
- Risk assessment and control measures
- Developing safe work method statements
- Review and revise risk and other assessments
- Dealing with emergency and use of technology
Requisite
This course is only available to students active in the Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) programs [12331] or [40374].
Assessment items
Proposal / Plan: Work Health and Safety Plan
Written Assignment: Risk Assessment & Safe Work Method Statement
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Lectorial-1
- Online 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Online students will receive equivalent instruction through online or other distance education strategies.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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