OHSE3720
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
Provides the essential legal framework for students to understand how the law functions, both as a tool to improve the environment and health and safety, and as part of the background against which other techniques for improvements must operate. It provides a sound knowledge of the specific discipline of law as it relates to environmental and occupational health and safety; and outlines the major pieces of legislation governing environmental planning, environmental and public health, and occupational health and safety. It assists students in understanding the role of decision-making in EOHS and contributes to students' analytical, problem solving and written communication skills.The course is only offered externally in Singapore.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Singapore PSB
- Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore)
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Discuss the nature of law making and operation in Singapore;
2. Describe the legal system and how it relates to the operation of environmental and occupational health and safety;
3. Develop a critical understanding of occupational health and safety legislation;
4. Develop a critical understanding of environmental and public health, and environmental planning legislation;
5. Discuss the concepts of negligence and liability in relation to environmental and occupational health and safety laws;
6. Discuss remedies available for breaches of legal standards;
7. Appreciate the ethical issues inherent in operating as a safety or environmental control professional.
Content
- Structure and functions of law and legal institutions in Singapore;
- Examination of the operation of the laws governing occupational and environmental health and safety;
- OHS legislation;
- Factories Act and Regulations;
- Fire Safety Act and Regulations;
- Radiation Protection Act
- Workmans' Compensation Act and practices;
- Environmental and public health legislation;
- Environment Public Health Act and Regulations (Public Cleansing, Food Hygiene, Environmental Control Officers);
- Control of Vectors and Pesticides Act;
- Infectious Diseases Act;
- Environmental Pollution Control Act;
- Sewerage and Drainage Act;
- Negligence and liability.
Changes may be made from time to time to ensure that the latest developments are incorporated
Requisites
Program Enrolment Rule:
Available to students in the following program(s):
Bachelor of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety [11487]
Course may be taken by non-award students, eligibly criteria will be the same as admission criteria for the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety.
Assessment items
In Term Test: Class Test
Written Assignment: Essay / Written Assignment
Formal Examination: Examination: Formal
Contact hours
Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 40 hour(s) per term
- Contact hours are not regular or on a weekly basis, since delivery will take place on some week-ends and evenings, ie, there will be some intensive block teaching. Total face to face contact will be 40 hours.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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