Module Code: H7HLSF
Long Title Health and Safety
Title Health and Safety
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: AKARI DEVELOPER
Module Author: AKARI DEVELOPER
Departments:  
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 LO 1. Act as safety representatives in the workplace
LO2 LO 2. Explain Health and Safety legislation and apply it to providing a safe system of work
LO3 LO 3. Proactively manage health, safety and welfare issues that arise in the workplace
LO4 LO 4. Practically apply health and safety theory to the workplace
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Legal Principles and Framework
Irish health and safety legislation EU health and safety directives Employer’s liability; Vicarious liability
In-Company Communication and Representation
The Role of the Safety Representative The Safety Statement Communicating with Colleagues and Senior Management Representing employees on health and safety
Managing Issues in Assessment and Prevention
Identifying hazards and risk assessment Workplace audits Sources and uses of information Occupational hygiene Ergonomics Safety technology Workplace Stress
Understanding the Role and Implications of Regulatory Bodies and Procedures
Inspectors and Enforcement The Role of the Occupational Health and Safety Authority Accident Reporting and learning
Learning Methodology
The learning methodology involves the use of lectures and tutorials to develop understanding of key principles, theories and models. Case studies and class discussions will be used to develop and apply learning. Students will access the web based support tool Moodle before each lecture to source preparatory readings and reflective questions. After lectures, students will use Moodle to consolidate learning through discussion points, further reading, exercises and reflection.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Health and Safety portfolio
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Tutorial No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Kinsella 2008, Health, Safety and Welfare Law in Ireland, Gill and MacMillan, Dublin.. na.
  • Guide to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. na.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • [Journal], Health & Safety Review.
  • [Website], www.hsa.ie.
  • [Website], www.niso.ie.
  • [Website], www.healthandsafetyreview.ie.
  • [Website], www.hast.ie.
  • [Website], www.workplacehealth.ie.
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