Module Details

Module Code: CIVL6031
Title: Health and Safety - Built Env
Long Title: Health and Safety - Built Env
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Module Delivered in: 10 programme(s)
Module Description: Students will learn their professional obligations under the Safety,Health and Welfare at Work Act, and how to apply them to the workplace
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Assess current health and safety legislation
LO2 Identify their professional obligations in relation to health and safety
LO3 Use risk management techniques for health and safety
LO4 Develop competency of hazard identification in the workplace
LO5 Identify and address health and safety issues commonly arising in discipline specific construction technologies
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 and Safety Legislation
Health and Safety at Work Act (2005). Construction Regulations (2013). Legal structure and system. Understanding professional obligations to health and safety
Hazard Identification and Controls
Identification and controls for biological, chemical, occupational hazards
Risk Management
Use of risk management to identify hazards in the workplace, assess the risks and propose controls. Assessment of success of controls measures. Monitoring and reporting of controls
CIT Safety Methodologies and Systems
CIT health and safety documentation. Departmental-specific method statement and risk assessment processes and safety SOPs
Discipline Specific Technologies and Health and Safety Applications
Discipline specific technologies (eg. mechanical plant, temporary works and excavations, demolition, building assembly, cladding systems and assembly, etc.). Assessment and application of health and safety principles (confined spaces, working at heights, etc.)
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Assessment of health and safety legislation and responsibilities
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Assessment of construction technologies and methodologies
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 45
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Prepare method statement and risk assessment on a discipline specific project
No End of Module Formal 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 Delivery of module content and instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Discipline specific tutorial Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Self Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content and instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Discipline specific tutorial Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Self Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health. (2011), NEBOSH Award in Health and Safety at Work.
  • Irish Government. (2005), Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (2005).
  • Irish Government. (2006), Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2006.
  • Irish Government. (2013), Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CSTRU_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Structural Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_CCIVL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_CARCT_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology 5 Elective
CR_TARCH_7 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology 5 Elective
CR_ECTMS_7 Bachelor of Science in Craft Technology - Mechanical Services 2 Mandatory
CR_EMSTE_6 Certificate in Mechanical Services Technology 2 Mandatory
CR_CCIVL_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_CCEEE_9 Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Environment and Energy) 3 Mandatory
CR_CSTEN_9 Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering 3 Mandatory