Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7031
Title: Health & Safety Legislation
Long Title: Health & Safety Legislation.
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module deals with the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work framework legislation.It will also show the student how human attitudes and behaviour affects various Safety outcomes. This module will cover the following topics
- The History and Development of Irish Safety Legislation
- The Health & Safety Management System
- Behaviour Science
- Toxicology
- Occupational Hygiene/Health
This module is delivered in accelerated mode over the first half of the semester.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the key requirements of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work framework legislation.
LO2 Describe and explain the requirements of Safety management systems in the work place.
LO3 Discuss the requirements of a company Safety Policy and Safety Statement.
LO4 Describe the main factors which need to be taken into account when dealing with Occupational Hygiene and Hazards in the work place.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Health & Safety Legislation
Law sources and institutions; common law; constitutional law; statute law; European community law; the courts system. Legal operations; criminal and civil liability; remedies; enforcement; injunctions. Specific legislation; health and safety laws; building and planning/environmental laws; fire safety laws; transport laws; employment laws; insurance laws, including all relevant statutory instruments, codes of practice and safety standards. Case law, especially precedent-setting cases.
Safety Management
Work related hazards which cause accidents/disease. Evaluating the risk posed using various risk assessment methods. Controlling these hazards by removal, substitution, or isolation in a range of machinary and particular industries; machinery guards; woodworking machinery; abrasive wheels; pressure vessels; lifting machinery; construction industry; agriculture; fishing industry. Costs of controls; implementation versus level of risk and consequences.Management responsibility.
Occupational Hygiene
Exposure hazards; dusts; gases;liquids; vapours;mists;smoke; Physical; ionising radiation; noise; vibration; light;temperature; Biological; bacteria; viruses; fungi;intoxicants. Monitoring surveys to determine exposure limits for comparison with occupational exposure limits (OELs). Controls including personnal protective equipment.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Safety Policy, Statement and Safety Management
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Health & Safety Legislation
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classic Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed Learning, Research, Work-based Learning and Private Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 5.50 5.5
Lecture Contact Classic Lecture Every Week 1.50 1.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Garavan, Thomas N. (1997), The Irish Health and Safety Handbook, Dublin: Oak Tree Press.
  • Irish Legislation Number 10. (2005), Safety, Health And Wefare At Work Act 2005.
  • A Guide to Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005, Health & Safety Authority (HSA).
  • Guide to General Applications Regulations 2007, Health & Safety Authority (HSA).
  • Safe Company (A Guide to Safe Working Practices), Health & Safety Authority (HSA).
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHRMN_7 Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management 5 Mandatory