Module Code: HSAF
Long Title Health and Safety
Title Health and Safety
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: DESMOND GARGAN
Module Author: DESMOND GARGAN
Departments: School of Business
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 Act as safety representatives in the workplace
LO2 Explain Health and Safety legislation and apply it to providing a safe system of work
LO3 Proactively manage health, safety and welfare issues that arise in the workplace
LO4 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 (30%)
• Irish health and safety legislation • EU health and safety directives • Employer’s liability; Vicarious liability
In-Company Communication and Representation (20%)
• 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 (30%)
• 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 (20%)
• Inspectors and Enforcement • The Role of the Occupational Health and Safety Authority • Accident Reporting and learning
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:
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.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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
Seminars No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Independent Learning No Description 7.5 Every Week 7.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
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
  • Kinsella. (2012), Health, Safety and Welfare Law in Ireland, 2nd edn.. Gill and McMillan.
  • Guide to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. Unavailable.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Unavailable.
  • Health & Safety Review.
Other Resources
  • [websites], www.hsa.ie.
  • [websites], www.niso.ie.
  • [websites], www.hse.gov.uk.
  • [websites], www.healthandsafetyreview.ie.
  • [websites], www.hast.ie.
  • [websites], www.workplacehealth.ie.
Discussion Note: