| Module Code: |
H8HS |
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Long Title
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Health and Safety
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Title
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Health and Safety
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| Module Level: |
LEVEL 8 |
| EQF Level: |
6 |
| EHEA Level: |
First Cycle |
| Module Coordinator: |
Pauline Kelly Phelan |
| Module Author: |
Isabela Da Silva |
| Departments: |
School of Business
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| Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Explain the key requirements of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work framework legislation. |
| LO2 |
Comment on the importance of accident reporting and investigation. |
| LO3 |
Describe the key components of emergency planning and of an evacuation procedure. |
| LO4 |
Explain the contents and function of a Safety Statement and develop competency in hazard identification in the workplace. |
| LO5 |
Describe the key parameters of an IPPC license, detailing how company activities can impact upon this. |
| LO6 |
Outline the role of waste management and detail waste control and minimisation strategies. |
| 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).
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| No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
| Entry requirements |
As per programme requirements.
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Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Module content
Framework Legislation & Regulatory requirements
Safety, Health & Welfare at work Act. General Application Regulations. Knowledge of Safety Signs.
Accident Prevention.
Definitions.
Heinrick triangle.
Accident reporting and investigation.
Accident prevention.
HSA reporting requirements.
Emergency Response and Evacuation.
Causes, prevention, and classification of fire and fire extinguishers.
Static electricity.
Emergency planning.
Emergency response and evacuation procedure.
Safety Statement, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
Role and contents of a safety statement.
Identification of hazards.
Chemical and biological legislation, route of exposures, OELs, controlling exposure, MSDS, storage and labeling of hazardous materials, hazmat warning symbols.
Identify physical hazards such as noise, manual handling and examine related legislation and control strategies.
PPE Regulations & Standards, limitations of PPE.
Environmental Awareness and Waste Management.
Describe concepts concerning waste management e.g. waste management hierarchy, polluter pays principle, proximity principle, extended producer responsibility.
Identify targets set by EU directives, relevant to this sector and understand the role of regulatory authorities, EPA, Local authorities, IPPC licenses.
Hazardous and non-hazardous waste, waste disposal license, spill control and control techniques.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
| Coursework |
| Assessment Type: |
Assignment |
% of total: |
100 |
| Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
Learners will be required to do a number of group/individual based assessments. These could include, assignments, real life scenarios, risk assessment identification and reports in addition possible in class group work. Learners will be required to produce a portfolio of assessments that address the learning outcomes over the period of the semester. |
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| No End of Module Assessment |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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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 |
Classroom and demonstrations |
24 |
Per Semester |
2.00 |
| Tutorial |
Mentoring and small-group tutoring |
12 |
Per Semester |
1.00 |
| Directed Learning |
Directed e-learning |
7.5 |
Per Semester |
0.63 |
| Independent Learning |
Independent learning |
81.5 |
Per Semester |
6.79 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.63 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
No Description |
1 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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Health and Safety Authority. (2019), Choose Safety Learner Workbook, https://www.hsa.ie/eng/Publications_and_Forms/Publications/Education/Choose_Safety_Students_Workbook.html.
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Health and Safety Authority. (2017), The Safety Representatives Resource Book, https://www.hsa.ie/eng/publications_and_forms/publications/safety_and_health_management/safety_representatives_resource_book.pdf.
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Kinsella. (2012), Health, Safety and Welfare Law in Ireland, 2nd ed. Gill and McMillan.
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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[Website], http://www.hsa.ie.
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[Website], http://www.hse.gov.uk.
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[Website], http://www.niso.ie.
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[Website], http://www.iosh.co.uk.
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[Website], http://www.epa.ie.
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